Relevance of technical and hygienic prognosis of the impact of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation on the population in the digital economy

The functioning of the digital economy is accompanied by the intensive development of mobile communication system, the introduction of numerous wireless devices for various purposes that create radio frequency electromagnetic radiation in the human environment. It is important to solve the problems of ensuring electromagnetic safety of the population.

The aim of the study is to substantiate the need for a technical and hygienic prognosis of the impact of radio frequency of electromagnetic radiation on the population in the digital economy in order to develop science - based recommendations for the prevention of the negative impact of EMF on the health of the population. The significance of forecasting is considered on the example of the development of a mobile radio communication system.

The study included an analysis of the national program "Digital economy of the Russian Federation", "Concepts for creating and developing 5G/IMT-2020 networks in the Russian Federation", and scientific publications ELIBRARY.RU, PubMed Central Internet information platform, EMF-Portal RWTH Aachen University Internet platform, PubMed Central Internet resources and others.

The rationale for the need for continuous forecasting of the impact of radio frequency radiation on the population and the structure of the forecast are presented. The article shows the importance of forecasting for the timely development of legal acts, methodological documents, technical and organizational measures to protect the population from the effects of electromagnetic fields and the need for a systematic approach to ensuring the electromagnetic safety of the population.

In the context of the development of the digital economy, it is extremely relevant to develop a technical and hygienic forecast of the impact of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation on the population and scientific justification of measures to protect the population from EMF. When forming a forecast, it is necessary to apply a systematic approach to coordinate the entire range of measures to ensure electromagnetic safety of the population. The development of forecasts requires strong interdepartmental and interdisciplinary interaction. Research and scientific development in the field of electromagnetic safety of the population should have state funding. The "electromagnetic security" direction should be included in the national program "Digital economy of the Russian Federation".

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