In response to Pat White’s letter of Sept. 12, please allow me to offer a quote directly from the World Health Organization (WHO) website on the subject of health effects of exposure to low-power electromagnetic fields such as those used by cell phone towers:
“In the area of biological effects and medical applications of non-ionizing radiation, approximately 25,000 articles have been published over the past 30 years. Despite the feeling of some people that more research needs to be done, scientific knowledge in this area is now more extensive than for most chemicals. Based on a recent in-depth review of the scientific literature, the WHO concluded that current evidence does not confirm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low-level electromagnetic fields.”
The radio frequency signals from cell towers are similar to those in use for many decades in televisions, radios and other household devices. Health Canada and B.C.’s provincial health officer also affirm that the low-power signals from cell phone towers and wireless meters pose no known health risks.
We understand how important wireless service is to the local economy, public safety and preserving property values, so we are working hard to ensure wireless service coverage and capacity are there when needed.
Jim Johannsson
Telus director, public consultation – wireless networks