The International EMF Project was established by WHO in 1996. For the Project, EMFs are defined as electromagnetic fields with frequencies from 0 to 300 GHz. Anti-theft and security devices, induction heaters and video display units. In collaboration with international agencies and organizations, WHO is pooling resources and knowledge concerning effects of exposure to EMF and making a concerted effort to identify gaps in knowledge, recommend focused research programmes that allow better health risk assessments to be made, conduct updated critical reviews of the scientific literature, and work towards an international consensus and resolution on the health concerns. This site provides details of the organizational structure, current and long-term activities, results of scientific meetings, current and future scientific meetings and related events, and publications.
Annual progress reports Forthcoming Meetings Detailed information about all forthcoming meetings.
Fact Sheets Research Agenda Description of WHO's EMF Research Agenda List of priorities for EMF research Guidelines for quality research Research Database Searchable database of known research projects that are relevant to WHO's EMF Research Agenda. Currently, only one training course is available. It discusses our state of knowledge regarding health effects of static and ELF fields. Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions about power lines, cellular phone antennas and static electric and magnetic fields. Written for the general public.