Elfrida Turnip, Meta Sari Meta Sari, Putri Sridewi Hutajulu, Yohana Sirait, Rajo Hasim Lubis

PENGARUH RADIASI ELEKTROMAGNETIK TERHADAP KESEHATAN DAN UPAYA PENCEGAHANNYA

Introduction

Pengaruh radiasi elektromagnetik terhadap kesehatan dan upaya pencegahannya. Pelajari dampak radiasi elektromagnetik (cahaya biru, gelombang mikro Wi-Fi) dari laptop terhadap kesehatan mata & neurologis. Temukan upaya pencegahan efektif untuk minimalkan risiko.

Abstract

The impact of electromagnetic radiation on health and preventive measures. Laptops emit electromagnetic radiation, including blue light from screens and microwaves from Wi-Fi modules, which pose potential cumulative health risks. This study aims to measure the electromagnetic radiation emitted by laptops, evaluate its impact on user health, and identify applicable preventive measures. The research employed a qualitative method based on library research with a content analysis approach. The findings reveal that blue light intensity ranges from 10–50 µW/cm², while microwave radiation from Wi-Fi reaches up to 2.0 mW/cm² at close distances. Health impacts include eye fatigue, accommodation disorders, and neurological effects such as headaches and fatigue due to prolonged radiation exposure. Identified preventive measures include blue light filters, screen distance adjustments, and low-power Wi-Fi technology. This study offers practical guidelines to minimize health risks associated with electronic device usage.

Review

This manuscript addresses a highly relevant and timely topic concerning the "Impact of Electromagnetic Radiation on Health and Preventive Measures," specifically focusing on emissions from laptops. The study aims to measure the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from these devices, evaluate its health implications, and propose preventative strategies. The abstract reports significant findings, including blue light intensities ranging from 10–50 µW/cm² and Wi-Fi microwave radiation up to 2.0 mW/cm² at close distances. These emissions are linked to health issues such as eye fatigue, accommodation disorders, headaches, and general fatigue. The paper concludes by offering practical guidelines like blue light filters, screen distance adjustments, and low-power Wi-Fi to mitigate these risks. While the topic is crucial, the methodology section in the abstract presents a significant inconsistency that requires clarification. The study states it "employed a qualitative method based on library research with a content analysis approach," yet subsequently reports specific quantitative "findings" derived from what appear to be direct measurements, such as "blue light intensity ranges from 10–50 µW/cm²" and "microwave radiation from Wi-Fi reaches up to 2.0 mW/cm²." It is unclear how a purely qualitative library research approach could yield original, direct measurements of radiation levels. If these figures are syntheses or reports from other studies, the abstract needs to explicitly state this and detail the criteria for selecting and analyzing the source literature. The absence of such detail makes it difficult to assess the robustness and generalizability of the reported radiation levels and their attributed health impacts. Despite the methodological concerns, the study's identification of practical preventive measures is valuable, offering immediate, actionable advice for minimizing health risks from electronic device usage. However, the reliability and specificity of these guidelines would be significantly enhanced by a more robust and transparent methodology. Future research should prioritize conducting direct empirical measurements of EMR from various laptop models and usage scenarios, coupled with controlled studies to accurately assess the short-term and long-term health effects. Clarifying how the quantitative data was extracted and synthesized from a qualitative approach, or better yet, incorporating a mixed-methods approach, would substantially strengthen the scientific contribution of this important area of inquiry. Overall, the paper addresses a critical public health concern, but its impact would be greater with a more rigorously defined experimental or synthesis framework.

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