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World J Clin Oncol. Jun 24, 2021; 12(6): 393-403
Published online Jun 24, 2021. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i6.393
Published online Jun 24, 2021. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i6.393
Health Council of the Netherlands and evaluation of the fifth generation, 5G, for wireless communication and cancer risks
Lennart Hardell, The Environment and Cancer Research Foundation, Studievägen 35, Örebro SE-702 17, Sweden
Lennart Hardell, Department of Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden (retired)
Author contributions: Hardell L wrote the whole article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflicts of interests.
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Corresponding author: Lennart Hardell, MD, PhD, Professor (retired), The Environment and Cancer Research Foundation, Studievägen 35, Örebro SE-702 17, Sweden. lennart.hardell@environmentandcancer.com
Received: December 22, 2020
Peer-review started: December 22, 2020
First decision: January 7, 2021
Revised: February 11, 2021
Accepted: May 19, 2021
Article in press: May 19, 2021
Published online: June 24, 2021
Peer-review started: December 22, 2020
First decision: January 7, 2021
Revised: February 11, 2021
Accepted: May 19, 2021
Article in press: May 19, 2021
Published online: June 24, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: In this comment, guidelines for radiofrequency radiation are discussed in relation to a recent evaluation by the Health Council of the Netherlands. The Committee recommends that for the deployment of 5G the frequency band 26 GHz should not be used. For lower frequencies, the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection guidelines are recommended. However, these guidelines are not based on an objective evaluation of health risks, which is discussed in this paper.