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Are electromagnetic waves harmful to humans?


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Yes, electromagnetic waves are harmful to humans.

  1. Electromagnetic waves have ionizing and non-ionizing radiations.
  2. Ionizing radiation is harmful to humans because of the high degree of electromagnetic radiation EMF disrupts the chemical structures of tissue and it changes the electric current of the body.
  3. Exposure to skin burns, to it cause genetic disorders, radiation sickness, and cancer.

Hence, electromagnetic waves are harmful to humans.


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