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<p>Public Health England (PHE) has published a webpage about exposure to the radio
waves from mobile phone base stations, including those for 5G networks, at the following
link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health</a></p><p>This
explains the health-related reviews and assessments have been performed, as well as
the practical measures that are in place to protect public health.</p><p>PHE advises
that the guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) should be adopted and there is no convincing evidence that radio wave exposures
below the ICNIRP guideline levels cause adverse health effects. The guidelines apply
to exposures at frequencies up to 300 GHz, well above the maximum few tens of GHz
frequencies anticipated for use by 5G systems.</p><p>Health and safety legislation
requires companies deploying and operating communication networks to carry out suitable
and sufficient risk assessments, as well as put in place measures to reduce the identified
risks so far as reasonably practicable. In controlling risks arising from radio wave
exposure, the Health and Safety Executive refer to compliance with the ICNIRP guidelines.
Industry has committed to comply with the international guidelines and to provide
certificates of compliance with planning applications for base stations.</p><p>PHE
continues to monitor the health-related evidence applicable to radio waves, including
in relation to base stations, and is committed to updating its advice as required.</p><p>
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