The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dispelled rumours associated with telecom infrastructure being harmful to human life even as the commission continues its consumers’ awareness campaign in line with its declaration of 2017 as Year of Nigerian Telecom Consumer.


Reports have persisted in certain circles that telecom infrastructure, especially telecom masts and base stations, which are usually erected in streets and sometimes close to homes, are injurious to the human life due to the radiation they emit.

The NCC has severally reiterated that there is no medical or scientific evidence for this. As part of the campaign for the year of Nigerian telecom consumer, the NCC used the 3rd Edition of the Consumer Conversation organised by the North Central Zonal Operations of the Commission in Wurukum of Makurdi, Benue State, to educate consumers on electromagnetic fields (EMF) radiation and to correct misinformation on telecom masts.

NCC Consumer Conversation in Wurukum
NCC Consumer Conversation in Wurukum, Benue State
“Consumers need not worry,” said Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta who was represented by Helen Obi, Head NCC Zonal Operations. He told participants that scientific research, including those conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) never established that exposure to radiation from telecom infrastructure is sufficient to cause harm to humans.

Obi therefore implored telecom consumers at the Conversation “to feel free to participate actively and ask relevant questions that will be beneficial to the Commission in its efforts to improve the quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria”.


SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/base-stations-are-not-harmful-to-humans-says-ncc-to-nigerians/

We all know this organization is all about money.


So I don't expect you to say it's harmful to human in first place...


Just go and collect ur balance from this telcos and save us this sermon.

R

Good!

Soon, one set of 'scientists' will come with a research work that says it emits radiation that can cause running stomach












#SayNoToTribalBigotryOnNairaland

Sure?!

Coming from a party of lies, we are worried

Okay

Na so dem go talk until yrs later when dia tune go change dey sing anoda song.
E no dey dia own neighborhood na.

Na so. But my small handset can cause me issues if I keep it close to the bed and sleep abi? NCC chairman, Glo mast fall on you! Ehen, that even is another hazard of siting masts near residential homes.

NCC

Ncc can lie ooo. A simple Google search will give you an idea

I know that before.

BLOODY LIARS ....... those mast emit harmful radio active materials that are harmful to humans and also d Vibrations coming from those mast can cause Alzheimer's disease n other associated ones in d long run!!!!

Believe NCC at your own peril.

Well in Nigeria cow lives matters more than human life. If this is related to cow, they will tell us that it's harmful.

How true can this be? I once had a foreigner who came to Naija for a visit and was shocked to see electricity poles and telecom masts everywhere and she pointed out to me that it was unhealthy and that the radiation could cause cancer over time. Hence, the reason why they are usually not sited around residential areas in developed countries.

Is this what NCC should be talking about or make sure call tarrif is cheap and better services are provided

well.. that's good to know

LAFO:
Good!

Soon, one set of 'scientists' will come with a research work that says it emits radiation that can cause running stomach
#SayNoToTribalBigotryOnNairaland

No one will like to be the guinea pig.

Nice stand against those bigots

And nice dp too

My neighbour planted one just a outside my room for his radio station.

Whatever

I really wondered how they came about this conclusion and if they partnered with oncologists OVER TIME. LIES!!!

Dse NCC guys r chronic liars. Wat do dy take us 4? It's only in Nigeria u find base stations in streets & some gullible fellows @ d mention of millions 4rm dse so called Network providers will give up their lands not know d serious adverse effects dy pose to d masses. D effect is not something that shows immediately it takes time to build up & before u know e don happen. Well may God help us as we wake up 4rm our deep slumber

Lies from below the pit of hell

Are there no one who believes the NCC?

chuose2:
Coming from a party of lies, we are worried

NCC is now a political party. Smh

agabusta:



NCC is now a political party. Smh

Hate don blind the guy.

This Government officials sometimes thing Nigerians do not go school at all,even at that internet has made things easy to research for information
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Health Effects

The various types of radiation affect the human body in different ways. For example, ionizing radiation, that contains a tremendous amount of energy and penetrating power, will cause changes in the body's molecular system. On the other hand, as noted, non-ionizing radiation operates at much lower frequencies and is not believed to be as harmful to the human body as ionizing radiation. The type of radiation to which affected CWA members are most often exposed is non-ionizing radiation, e.g., radio frequency, i.e., microwave and radio wave, radiation.

It is known, however, that exposure to non-ionizing radio frequency radiation may produce serious biological effects. As high frequency radio frequency radiation, i.e., microwave radiation, penetrates the body, the exposed molecules move about and collide with one another causing friction and, thus, heat. This is known as the thermal effect. If the radiation is powerful enough, the tissue or skin will be heated or burned. Such health effects may or may not be reversible, depending on the particular tissue or organ that is exposed, the intensity of the radiation, the frequency and duration of the exposure, the environmental temperature and humidity, and the body's efficiency in dissipating the heat.

At the present time, there is substantial scientific data that establishes negative health effects associated with microwave radiation. For example, it has been demonstrated that microwave radiation may cause eye and testicular damage. These organs are highly vulnerable to radiation damage because they contain few blood vessels. Therefore, they are unable to circulate blood and dissipate the heat from radiation as effectively as other organs.

An additional health concern involves damage to the eyes. For example, several scientific investigations have shown that cataracts among humans and laboratory animals have occurred as a result of the intense heating of high frequency microwave radiation. Such data has revealed that a particularly important determinant in the causation of microwave radiation-induced cataracts is the time intervals between exposures, i.e., increased time intervals between exposures is thought to allow the body's repair or defense mechanism more opportunity to limit ocular lens damage.

As noted, microwave radiation may also cause damage to the male testes/reproductive organs. Specifically, scientists have demonstrated that exposure to microwave radiation may result in partial or permanent sterility. In addition, some scientific evidence suggests similar effects associated with microwave exposure and female reproductive problems. Furthermore, the scientific literature indicates a relationship between exposure to microwave radiation and birth defects, such as mongolism (Down's Syndrome) and central nervous system damage.

Exposure to radio wave radiation may result in a non-thermal reaction that causes similar molecular interactions as in the thermal effect, but without the heating of the exposed tissue or organ. The site of energy absorption varies with the frequency, that is, exposure to low frequency non-ionizing radio frequency radiation will (theoretically) penetrate the skin and cause molecular interactions similar to those caused by high frequency radio frequency radiation. Complicating such non-thermal reaction, the body's heat and warning system may not provide protection because the energy is absorbed at locations below the nerves.

Clearly, a review of the medical and scientific literature indicates a tremendous need for more scientific research. Such research should focus upon the effects of microwave and radio wave radiation upon humans. Particular emphasis needs to be directed at exposure to long-term, low-level biological effects of microwave and radio wave radiation. Such research is particularly important in order that the issue of exposure to potentially harmful microwave and radio wave radiation emissions from microwave and radio wave transmitters and human health effects might be more adequately determined.

Another health concern regarding work with radiofrequency equipment is potential electrical shock. This may occur when, under abnormal conditions, the operator is standing in water and comes into contact with a high-frequency generator circuit.

A final concern is associated with the use of cell phones and related equipment. Regarding cell phones, millions upon millions of U.S. workers, consumers, and family members (including children) spend a significant amount of time using/talking on their cell phones. Such use of cell phone equipment may result in excessive exposure to radio frequency radiation. If such exposure is significant (based upon the duration or length of time one uses the cell phone, the placement of the cell phone relative to the user's ear, i.e., against or within close proximity to or away from the user's ear, and the amount of radiofrequency radiation emitted by the cell phone), serious health effects may occur. For example, scientific and medical data has demonstrated individuals who use cell phones continuously throughout the (work) day and place the phone directly against their ear have developed related brain tumors. Scientific theory suggests related excessive radiofrequency radiation emissions bombard/penetrate the blood/brain barrier resulting in the growth of brain tumors. As a result of these findings, cell phone users should utilize hands-free equipment rather than holding the cell phone directly against their ear/head.

Cellular telecommunications technicians face an additional concern. During the performance of their work on cellular antenna or related equipment, they may come into close proximity with radio frequency emissions. In turn, over time, continuous and repeated exposure may result in serious health problems. Ideally, such work should only be conducted when employers demonstrate harmful equipment radio frequency emissions will not occur/are controlled.

Source :https://www.cwa-union.org/national-issues/health-and-safety/health-and-safety-fact-sheets/microwave-and-radio-frequency

ArchEnemy:


No one will like to be the guinea pig.

Nice stand against those bigots

And nice dp too

ArchEnemy
What a moniker

What! Do they have empirical analysis to back their claim?