Abstract
The massive deployment of advanced wireless networks is essential to support broadband connectivity, low latency communication, and Internet of Things applications. Nevertheless, in the time of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) there is a massive amount of misinformation and uncertainty about the impact of fifth-generation cellular network (5G) networks on human health. In this paper, we investigate the main categories of misinformation regarding 5G, i.e., fake theories, the misconception of 5G features, and open questions that require further research. Then, we propose two novel approaches for the design of electromagnetic field (EMF)-aware cellular networks that can reduce human exposure to radio frequency radiation.
Highlights
The fifth-generation cellular network (5G) is endorsed by its support of high data rate communications for an increasing number of users
A large portion of the population is concerned about potential health impacts from being exposed to 5G radio frequency radiation (RFR) (Nyberg and Hardel, 2017)
The electromagnetic field (EMF) can cause the molecules to vibrate, leading to a possible heating effect on the exposed tissues, i.e., thermal effect (Foster et al, 2017). Regulatory authorities such as International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) quantify the maximum allowable radio frequency (RF) exposure to limit the temperature rising of the exposed tissues (Robert Cleveland and Sylvar, 1997; ICNIRP, 1998; IEEE, 2005; ICNIRP, 2020)
Summary
The fifth-generation cellular network (5G) is endorsed by its support of high data rate communications for an increasing number of users. A large portion of the population is concerned about potential health impacts from being exposed to 5G radio frequency radiation (RFR) (Nyberg and Hardel, 2017). The electromagnetic field (EMF) can cause the molecules to vibrate, leading to a possible heating effect on the exposed tissues, i.e., thermal effect (Foster et al, 2017). In this regard, regulatory authorities such as International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) quantify the maximum allowable radio frequency (RF) exposure to limit the temperature rising of the exposed tissues (Robert Cleveland and Sylvar, 1997; ICNIRP, 1998; IEEE, 2005; ICNIRP, 2020). The misconception of 5G operational principles and the open questions, always associated with new technologies, can drive the population to overly perceive the health risks from
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