The Digital Age in Last Two Decades Hidden Cost of Risen Mobile Connectivity from Minutes to Terabytes; Invisible Silent Rise Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Health Burden
| dc.contributor.author | Karadaǧ, Teoman | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yildiran, Nisanur | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dikmen, Ismail Can | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abbasov, Teymuraz | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-04T13:18:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-04T13:18:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.department | İnönü Üniversitesi | |
| dc.description | 9th International Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing Symposium, IDAP 2025 -- 6 September 2025 through 7 September 2025 -- Malatya -- 215321 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The last two decades have witnessed an unprecedented evolution in mobile communication, progressing from voice-centric 2 G systems to ultra-fast 5 G networks with latency in the millisecond range. This technological transformation - characterized by exponential growth in mobile data consumption, subscriber density, and network complexity - has significantly improved societal connectivity and digital accessibility. However, this rapid advancement has also led to a silent and largely overlooked consequence: the continuous and pervasive exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF). This paper comprehensively analyzes the historical development of mobile communication technologies (0 G to 5 G), the corresponding increase in RF-EMF frequencies and intensities, and the emerging public health concerns linked to this exposure. Using long-term spectral measurements in commercial zones, residential areas, and radio link sites, the study reveals a persistent baseline of electromagnetic pollution that intensifies with human activity and data traffic. Particularly concerning is the accumulation of RF-EMF in living environments during peak communication hours. Current safety standards and exposure limits are discussed with an emphasis on temporal variability and spatial heterogeneity of RF-EMF distribution. The findings underscore the urgent need for continuous, real-time monitoring and epidemiological assessment of electromagnetic environments, particularly in densely populated urban areas and critical public infrastructure. The study advocates for policy-driven mitigations to balance technological benefits with long-term health and environmental sustainability. © 2025 IEEE. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1109/IDAP68205.2025.11222255 | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 979-833158990-5 | |
| dc.identifier.scopus | 2-s2.0-105025017330 | |
| dc.identifier.scopusquality | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.1109/IDAP68205.2025.11222255 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11616/108071 | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Scopus | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 9th International Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing Symposium, IDAP 2025 | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Konferans Öğesi - Uluslararası - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess | |
| dc.snmz | KA_Scopus_20250329 | |
| dc.subject | continuous field monitoring | |
| dc.subject | electromagnetic pollution | |
| dc.subject | mobile communication evolution | |
| dc.subject | public health risk | |
| dc.subject | RF-EMF exposure | |
| dc.title | The Digital Age in Last Two Decades Hidden Cost of Risen Mobile Connectivity from Minutes to Terabytes; Invisible Silent Rise Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Health Burden | |
| dc.type | Conference Object |











