To assess possible effects of chronic microwave exposure on hematological parameters in rats.
80 rats (40 females) were divided into five groups (four experimental groups, one control group) of eight male and eight female rats each with varying daily exposure times and power densities.
| Exposure | Parameters |
|---|---|
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Exposure 1:
2,450 MHz
Exposure duration:
5 min/day (group I) or 30 min/day (group II) for 1 year
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Exposure 2:
2,450 MHz
Exposure duration:
5 min/day (group I) or 30 min/day (group II) for 1 year
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| Frequency | 2,450 MHz |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Exposure duration | 5 min/day (group I) or 30 min/day (group II) for 1 year |
| Exposure source |
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| Measurand | Value | Type | Method | Mass | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| power density | 1 mW/m² | - | - | - | - |
| Frequency | 2,450 MHz |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Exposure duration | 5 min/day (group I) or 30 min/day (group II) for 1 year |
| Exposure source |
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| Measurand | Value | Type | Method | Mass | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| power density | 10 mW/m² | - | - | - | - |
Compared to the control group, the percentage of body mass and food consumption was decreased in the exposed groups, while water intake was increased. The hematological parameters were significantly increased in the exposure groups with 10 mW/cm², although the differences were partially sex dependent. Variations in the blood parameters of rats exposed to 1 mW/cm² did not significantly differ from the control group.
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