NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND HEALTH RISK: A REVIEW

Abstract

The article discusses natural and artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF). Based on the literature, it describes the changes that have occurred with the technological development in the world, with the increase of artificial sources. It also confronted the myths that have grown up around radiationimitating devices, including 5G technology. Possible adverse health effects were presented based on information from the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, the measurement principles and acceptable standards were discussed using the example of EMF monitoring in Poland.