Abstract
Objective: Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field (RF-EMF) measurements are done to define safety standards or regulations, to obtain data used for epidemiological studies and to observe long term exposure results from base stations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the change in the RF-EMF public exposure caused by base stations between 2009-2020 in Northern Cyprus and to define potential adverse health effects comparing the results with national and international guidelines.
 Methods: In this study, six measurement reports published by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (ITCA) in Northern Cyprus between 2009-2020 were reviewed, the change in the RF-EMF public exposure caused by base stations were analyzed and adverse health effects comparing the results with national and international guidelines were defined. 
 Results: The total of measurement points is 18.390 in 2009, 20.000 in 2011, 28.691 in 2013, 170.725 in 2016, 486.214 in 2018, 353.819 in 2020. The number of mobile phone users is 596.000 in 2013, 804.345 in 2016, 877.990 in 2018, 818.728 in 2020. In Lefkoşa, Girne, Gazi Mağusa, Güzelyurt and Yeni İskele the measurement values varied between 5.65 - 0.63, 2.82 – 0.57, 3.26 – 0.58, 3.27 – 0.57 and 3.85 – 0.55 V/m in 2009 and 2020, respectively. 
 Conclusion: The present data along with scientific evidence let to the conclusion that short-term RF-EMF exposure is not related to levels of well-being or physical symptoms in individuals. Therefore, measurements should be done by considering short- and long-term adverse effects.
 
 Keywords: radiofrequency; electromagnetic fields; health effects; ICNIRP
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