ID Number		1293
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		2450 MHz (CW) exposure to rabbits and analysis of cataract formation - extrapolation to humans
Details		Initial studies involved albino rabbits exposed to repeated 2450 MHz microwave irradiation once daily over a period of months. No effects on posterior subcapsular damage or cataracts occurred below 300 mW/cm2, although cataracts were apparent above this threshold. In additional studies in humans, military workers that were occupationally exposed to microwaves were followed and analyzed for cataract formation (opacities, vacuoles, or posterior subcapsular iridescence). The authors report no correlation with microwave exposure from occupational sources and cataracts, but instead supported the assumption that the existing safety level (10 mW/cm2) is adequate.
Findings		No Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		USA
Funding Agency		NIH, USA
Country		UNITED STATES
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