em waves and its effects

EFFECTS OF IONIZING

EFFECTS OF NON-IONIZING

Effects of Electromagnetic Waves to the Environment

EMR has very beneficial uses of our daily life to make it more comfortable and easier. Nowadays, we can talk to anyone on a mobile phone through the Internet. It is because of EMR, since these waves can transmit signals for very long distances. One example is visible light, it helps us to see our surroundings and give us warmth.

Positive effects of EM waves

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Negative effects of EM waves

The human body has the ability to absorb these radiations might be harmful and can cause even different disease like cancers, mental disorders, neurologic illnesses. Ionizing activity can alter molecules within the cells of our body. That action may cause eventual harm (such as cancer). Intense exposures to ionizing radiation may produce skin or tissue damage.

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People getting sunburned each year

Sunburn is a clear sign of overexposure to UV rays, a major cause of skin cancer.

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Ionizing is a form of energy that reacts by removing electrons from atoms and molecules of materials that include air, water and living tissue. Gamma rays can pass through bones, they are very dangerous. They can destroy destroy living cells, produce gene mutations and cause cancer. Ironically, it can be used to treat cancer. X-rays, damage healthy living cells of the body and cause radiation burns. This is why the reason you should avoid frequent exposure to x-ray.

Non-ionizing is a form of low energy radiation that does not have enough energy to remove an electron from an atom or molecule. Overexposure to visible light can damage both the eyes and skin. UVA and UVB light are important to vitamin d production, however the effects of overexposure can be negative: sunburn, skin cancer and cataracts develop over time with excessive exposure. Half of the total energy the sun gives off is in the form of infrared. This type can damage eyes and cause blindness. Next is microwave, overexposure can cause cataracts and skin burns. While the radio frequency can warm up exposed parts of the body.

The effects of electromagnetic radiation on plants and animal life include the diminished radial growth of pine trees, lowered density of bird species and mammals.

UV rays causes wrinkles and skin cancer. Acute health effects such as skin burns or acute radiation syndrome can occur when doses of radiation exceed certain levels. Intense exposures to ionizing radiation may produce skin or tissue damage. The unwanted energies can cause simple inconvenience, such as sound or distortions heard on radios or seen in television or cellphones.