Electromagnetıc fıeld measurement ın Mersın and surroundıng regıons and ınvestıgatıon of possıble health effects

Deniz Erdal; Yılmaz Demir; Arzu Coşkun; Lara Çıtırık; Belgin Büyükakıllı

Makale detayları

Electromagnetıc fıeld measurement ın Mersın and surroundıng regıons and ınvestıgatıon of possıble health effects

Yazarlar:

Deniz Erdal | Yılmaz Demir | Arzu Coşkun | Lara Çıtırık | Belgin Büyükakıllı

Yayıncı:

Mersin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)

Dergi:

Mersin Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.144-155

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356037

pISSN:

1308-0830

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Özet:

 Aim: The aim of this study is to measure the electromagnetic field EMF intensity generated by base stations in and around Mersin and to investigate the possible effects of these fields on health. Method: Type of the study is cross-sectional. In July 2024, EMF measurements were carried out in six different regions of Mersin with high and low base stations, and a 15-item questionnaire including questions about socio-demographic information and possible health effects of EMF was applied to 171 participants between the ages of 25-55. The study compared differences between regions with high and low exposure to EMF. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Binary Logistic Regression were performed in the analysis of the data. p0,05 was accepted. Results: Among the participants, 58.5 were female, and the mean age was 39.6 min-max 25-55 years. Participants reported non-specific symptoms such as headache 37.4, fatigue 31.0 and irritability 30.4. However, it was observed that these symptoms were not directly related to EMF levels. In certain measurement frequencies, regions with a high density of base stations, such as Yenişehir or Merkez, had significantly higher EMA levels compared to other regions. However, it was determined that EMF values were below Turkish and international limits in all regions. Conclusion: No significant adverse health effects of EMF exposure were detected among the participants in the study. In addition, although the measurements are below the limit values, further studies are required to evaluate the long-term exposure dose accumulation.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to measure the electromagnetic field EMF intensity generated by base stations in and around Mersin and to investigate the possible effects of these fields on health. Method: Type of the study is cross-sectional. In July 2024, EMF measurements were carried out in six different regions of Mersin with high and low base stations, and a 15-item questionnaire including questions about socio-demographic information and possible health effects of EMF was applied to 171 participants between the ages of 25-55. The study compared differences between regions with high and low exposure to EMF. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Binary Logistic Regression were performed in the analysis of the data. p0,05 was accepted. Results: Among the participants, 58.5 were female, and the mean age was 39.6 min-max 25-55 years. Participants reported non-specific symptoms such as headache 37.4, fatigue 31.0 and irritability 30.4. However, it was observed that these symptoms were not directly related to EMF levels. In certain measurement frequencies, regions with a high density of base stations, such as Yenişehir or Merkez, had significantly higher EMA levels compared to other regions. However, it was determined that EMF values were below Turkish and international limits in all regions. Conclusion: No significant adverse health effects of EMF exposure were detected among the participants in the study. In addition, although the measurements are below the limit values, further studies are required to evaluate the long-term exposure dose accumulation.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to measure the electromagnetic field EMF intensity generated by base stations in and around Mersin and to investigate the possible effects of these fields on health. Method: Type of the study is cross-sectional. In July 2024, EMF measurements were carried out in six different regions of Mersin with high and low base stations, and a 15-item questionnaire including questions about socio-demographic information and possible health effects of EMF was applied to 171 participants between the ages of 25-55. The study compared differences between regions with high and low exposure to EMF. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Binary Logistic Regression were performed in the analysis of the data. p0,05 was accepted. Results: Among the participants, 58.5 were female, and the mean age was 39.6 min-max 25-55 years. Participants reported non-specific symptoms such as headache 37.4, fatigue 31.0 and irritability 30.4. However, it was observed that these symptoms were not directly related to EMF levels. In certain measurement frequencies, regions with a high density of base stations, such as Yenişehir or Merkez, had significantly higher EMA levels compared to other regions. However, it was determined that EMF values were below Turkish and international limits in all regions. Conclusion: No significant adverse health effects of EMF exposure were detected among the participants in the study. In addition, although the measurements are below the limit values, further studies are required to evaluate the long-term exposure dose accumulation.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Mersin ve çevresindeki baz istasyonlarının oluşturduğu elektromanyetik alan EMA şiddetinin ölçülmesi ve bu alanların sağlık üzerindeki olası etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Yöntem: Araştırmanın tipi kesitseldir. Temmuz 2024te, Mersinin altı farklı bölgesinde yoğun ve düşük baz istasyonu bulunan EMA ölçümleri gerçekleştirilmiş, 25-55 yaş arası 171 katılımcıya sosyodemografik bilgiler ve EMAnın olası sağlık etkileri ile ilgili soruları içeren 15 maddelik bir anket uygulanmıştır. Çalışmada yüksek ve düşük EMAya maruz kalan bölgeler arasındaki farklar karşılaştırılmıştır. Verinin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler ki-kare testi, Kruskal-Wallis testi ve Binary Logistik Regresyon yapılmıştır. p0,05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların 58.5i kadın, yaş ortalaması 39.6 min-max 25-55 yıl olarak tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcıların 37.4ü baş ağrısı, 31.0ı halsizlik ve 30.4ü sinirlilik gibi non-spesifik semptomlar bildirmiştir. Ancak, bu semptomların EMA seviyeleriyle doğrudan bir ilişkisinin olmadığı görülmüştür. Bazı ölçüm frekanslarında Yenişehir veya Merkez gibi baz istasyonu yoğunluğu yüksek olan bölgelerde EMA seviyeleri diğer bölgelere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yüksek bulunmuştur. Ancak tüm bölgelerde EMA değerlerinin Türkiye ve uluslararası limitlerin altında kaldığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Çalışmada EMA maruziyetinin katılımcılar üzerinde belirgin bir olumsuz sağlık etkisi tespit edilmemiştir. Ayrıca ölçümler sınır değerlerin altında kalsa da uzun süreli maruziyet doz birikiminin de değerlendirilmesi için daha fazla çalışma yapılması gereklidir.

Makale detayları

Electromagnetıc fıeld measurement ın Mersın and surroundıng regıons and ınvestıgatıon of possıble health effects

Yazarlar:

Deniz Erdal | Yılmaz Demir | Arzu Coşkun | Lara Çıtırık | Belgin Büyükakıllı

Yayıncı:

Mersin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)

Dergi:

Mersin Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.144-155

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356037

pISSN:

1308-0830

Electromagnetic field

non-ionizing radiation

cellp phoneElektromanyetik alanlar

iyonlaştırmayan radyasyonlar

cep telefonu

Sayı

Makale detayları

Electromagnetıc fıeld measurement ın Mersın and surroundıng regıons and ınvestıgatıon of possıble health effects

Yazarlar: Deniz Erdal | Yılmaz Demir | Arzu Coşkun | Lara Çıtırık | Belgin Büyükakıllı

Yayıncı: Mersin University

Ana Başlıklar: Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)

Dergi: Mersin Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.144-155

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356037

pISSN: 1308-0830

Electromagnetic field

non-ionizing radiation

cellp phoneElektromanyetik alanlar

iyonlaştırmayan radyasyonlar

cep telefonu

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Deniz Erdal | Yılmaz Demir | Arzu Coşkun | Lara Çıtırık | Belgin Büyükakıllı

Yayıncı:

Mersin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)

Dergi:

Mersin Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.144-155

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356037

pISSN:

1308-0830