radio waves
Radiowaves are at the very heart of our activities as a telecommunications operator. Our networks and the terminals we supply cannot function without them.
So, for us, they are a paramount issue.
waves: what are they?
What are radiowaves ? Their frequency, their intensity, the different types, their interaction with the human body...“To be able to picture an electromagnetic wave, imagine a stone thrown into a pond...” These are Joe Wiart’s first words
radio waves and health
The effects on health of radiation linked to radio waves have been the subject of several hundred scientific studies.
The results of which have given rise to opinions from World institutions and from health authorities in various countries.
The WHO, SCENIHR and ICNIRP conclude that, taking into account the low levels of exposure, exposure of the public to base stations and wireless networks does not cause identified risks for local populations.
The effects on health of radiation linked to radio waves have been the subject of several hundred scientific studies.The results of which have given rise to opinions from World institutions and from health authorities in various countries.
The WHO, SCENIHR and ICNIRP conclude that, taking into account the low levels of exposure, exposure of the public to base stations and wireless networks does not cause identified risks for local populations.
our commitments
Orange pursue his activity in a spirit of sustainable deployment. We reconcile challenges of different kinds: developing wireless networks, informing stakeholders and taking into account investigations into the effects of radiowaves. expert review
last review 2011, august 27th
the Interphone study
Under the aegis of the World Health Organization and coordinated by the IARC, the Interphone study is the largest international epidemiological case-control study undertaken to date in 13 countries using the same protocol
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