2016.04 NON-IONIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION – POSSIBLE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO HUMANS
Whereas #1 While Canadians are familiar with the hazard posed by ionizing electromagnetic radiation such as x-rays, they are less knowledgeable about the possible hazard posed by non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) such as that emanating from microwave ovens, cell phone towers, and Wi-Fi antennas; and
Whereas #2 Canadians were unknowingly exposed to ionizing radiation of x-rays in the past and are now participating in the unprecedented cell phone use by adults and children; and
Whereas #3 Children’s brains may be more susceptible to the effects (nerve stimulation and tissue heating) of the electromagnetic energy absorbed when the phone is held next to the head; therefore be it
Resolved #1 That the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) adopt as policy that Canadians be kept informed of the most recent research on the possible health consequences to humans posed by non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation including by wireless communication, especially on children; and be it further
Resolved #2 That the NCWC urge the Government of Canada to keep Canadians informed of the most recent research on possible health consequences to humans posed by non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation including by wireless communication, especially on children, and regulate as required; and be it further
Resolved #3 That NCWC urge its members, provincial, and local councils and federates to urge their respective governments to inform and educate the public of the possible health consequences to humans posed by non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation including by wireless communication, especially on children.