5G | Full Measure

Summary

The transcript from 'Full Measure' discusses the concerns surrounding 5G technology and its potential health impacts. It highlights the abrupt halt of a major government study on wireless radiation's effects, which had already shown evidence of cancerous heart tumors in male rats and DNA damage in animals. Critics argue that the industry has been more effective than tobacco in influencing public opinion. The debate continues as the wireless industry maintains that no definitive proof of adverse effects exists, pointing to government agencies like the FDA and FCC. Meanwhile, experts suggest simple measures to reduce exposure, such as making devices sleep when not in use.

Takeaways

• 📱 The 5G technology, the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology, was deployed without a pause for health impact studies despite global calls for caution.
• 🛑 A significant government study on the potential dangers of wireless radiation was abruptly halted midstream, raising questions about transparency and motives.
• 🤔 There are concerns about the health risks of cell phones emitting radiofrequency microwave radiation, with ongoing debates about the safety of this technology.
• 🔍 Deborah Davis, a professor of medicine, has been warning about cell phone health risks for 16 years and advised against carrying phones close to the body.
• 🚫 The halted government research was supposed to investigate the impacts of cell phone microwave radiation on behavior, stress, and DNA damage.
• 🐀 Research findings indicated clear evidence that high levels of cell phone radiation caused male rats to develop cancerous heart tumors and increased DNA damage.
• 🏛️ Government advisors recommended continuing the research due to worrisome results, but it was stopped for reasons that remain unclear.
• 🌐 The National Institutes of Health declined to answer questions about the halted research, citing technical challenges and resource intensity.
• 📡 Some experts, like Professor Martin Paul, believe that EMF impacts on our bodies can cause a range of health issues, including neurological and reproductive problems.
• 🚫 The wireless industry maintains that there is no definitive proof of adverse health effects from RF energy emitted by wireless phones, citing FDA and FCC agreements.
• 🛡️ Simple measures could be taken to reduce exposure to wireless radiation, such as making devices go to sleep when not in use, indicating that solutions are within reach.

Q & A

What is 5G technology?

5G is the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology designed to improve the speed and functionality of smartphones and other devices.

Why were there global calls for a pause on 5G deployment before it was deployed around 2019?

There were concerns about potential health impacts, and governments, activists, and scientists called for a pause to allow for studies to be conducted on these health impacts.

What is EMF and why is it a concern?

EMF stands for Electric and Magnetic Fields, which are invisible areas of radiation produced by electrical appliances, computer screens, and cell phone technology. Concerns arise due to potential health risks as technology advances.

What was the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study that was abruptly halted?

The halted NIH study was investigating the effects of cell phone microwave radiation on behavior, stress, and DNA damage.

Who is Deborah Davis and what is her stance on cell phone health risks?

Deborah Davis is a professor of medicine who has been warning about the health risks of cell phones for 16 years. She believes that the industry has been effective in downplaying these risks and that microwave radiation should be kept out of our homes.

What were the findings of the halted government research on cell phone radiation?

The research found clear evidence that high levels of cell phone radiation caused male rats to develop cancerous heart tumors and significant increases in DNA damage in the brains of male mice and rats, as well as blood cells of female mice.

Why did the National Institutes of Health decline to answer questions about the halted study?

The National Institutes of Health did not provide specific reasons but issued a statement citing technical challenges and the study being more resource-intensive than expected.

What is Martin Paul's view on the impact of EMF on our health?

Martin Paul, a preeminent scientist on the topic, believes that EMF impacts the cells of our bodies, causing neurological, neuropsychiatric, reproductive issues, and oxidative stress, which are linked to chronic diseases.

What concerns have been raised about the rollout of 5G and the COVID-19 pandemic?

Some scientists have noted that the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in areas after the rollout of 5G, suggesting that wireless communication radiation might have been a toxic environmental factor contributing to various health issues.

What is the wireless industry's stance on the safety of RF energy from wireless phones?

The wireless industry maintains that based on currently available data, it has not determined that RF energy from wireless phones causes risks, pointing to government agencies like the FDA and FCC that agree adverse effects have not been definitively proven.

What are some simple steps that could be taken to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation?

Simple steps include using speakerphone, making phones and routers go to sleep when not in use, and programming devices to reduce radiation emission.