In fact, microwaves have far less energy per photon than the light from a candle or even the infrared thermal radiation from your hand. Microwave ovens emit electromagnetic waves in the frequency range of gigahertz GHz. These are the same types of waves used by radars, cell phones, and WIFI routers. Microwaves can burn you if they are powerful enough and hitting you for long enough, but this is fundamentally no different from being burned by a campfire's thermal radiation.
Sticking your hand in the microwave while it is on which would require breaking the oven's safety features and leaving it there is a bad idea because you will get burned.
Also, a properly functioning microwave oven automatically turns off the moment you open the door. The last bit of microwaves emitted by the oven bounce around inside and are absorbed within microseconds, long before you have even finished opening the door. Frost, Ed. Joseph J. He was exposed to the intense radiation for three minutes … but was seemingly okay. The next day, however, he starting peeing and pooping blood!
Multiple treatments, including cortisone, ultrasound, and acupuncture, did nothing to relieve her pain. Experts in microwave radiation say that being in low-level microwave fields is actually a rather pleasant experience without any side effects.
The sensation is actually a lot like feeling the sun come out, according to Dr. Eleanor Adair, who has studied the effects of microwave radiation since Your Eyes Might Explode. You Could Get Hyperthermia and Die. It Won't Make Men Sterile. You Could Suffer from Nerve Damage. Your Skin Might Burn and Blister. You Could Become Hypersensitive to Heat.
Photo: lens-flare. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Additionally, the lens of the eye is particularly sensitive to intense heat, and exposure to high levels of microwaves can cause cataracts.
But these types of injuries — burns and cataracts — can only be caused by exposure to large amounts of microwave radiation. Consumers should take common sense precautions regarding handling of hot foods and beverages. For more safety recommendations see the section of this page titled: Tips on Safe Microwave Oven Operation.
Most injuries related to microwave ovens are the result of heat-related burns from hot containers, overheated foods, or exploding liquids. Most injuries are not radiation-related.
That said, there have been very rare instances of radiation injury due to unusual circumstances or improper servicing. In general, microwave oven radiation injuries are caused by exposure to large amounts of microwave radiation leaking through openings such as gaps in the microwave oven seals. However, FDA regulations require that microwave ovens are designed to prevent these high level radiation leaks. At one time there was concern that radiation leakage from microwave ovens could interfere with certain electronic cardiac pacemakers.
Similar concerns were raised about pacemaker interference from electric shavers, auto ignition systems, and other electronic products. However, patients with pacemakers are encouraged to consult their physicians if they have concerns. There is little cause for concern about excess microwaves leaking from ovens unless the door hinges, latch, or seals are damaged. The FDA also monitors appliances for radiation safety issues and has received reports of microwave ovens that appear to stay on — and operate — while the door is open.
When operating as intended, microwave ovens have safety features to prevent them from continuing to generate microwaves if the door is open. However, if an oven does continue to operate with the door open, consumers cannot be percent sure that microwave radiation is not being emitted. Thus, if this occurs, the FDA recommends immediately discontinuing use of the oven. If you suspect a radiation safety problem with your microwave oven, you may contact the microwave oven manufacturer.
Manufacturers who discover that any microwave ovens produced, assembled, or imported by them have a defect or fail to comply with an applicable Federal standard are required to immediately notify FDA. You may also report any suspected radiation-related problems or injuries to the FDA by completing and mailing the Accidental Radiation Occurrence Report form. What is Microwave Radiation? Cooking with Microwaves Microwaves are produced inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron.
Avoiding Injuries from Super-Heated Water in Microwave Ovens The FDA received reports in the past of serious skin burns or scalding injuries around people's hands and faces as a result of hot water erupting out of a cup after it had been overheated in a microwave oven. Microwave Ovens and Health Microwave radiation can heat body tissue the same way it heats food. Microwave Ovens and Pacemakers At one time there was concern that radiation leakage from microwave ovens could interfere with certain electronic cardiac pacemakers.
Checking Ovens for Leakage and Other Radiation Safety Problems There is little cause for concern about excess microwaves leaking from ovens unless the door hinges, latch, or seals are damaged. How to Report Microwave Oven Radiation Safety Problems If you suspect a radiation safety problem with your microwave oven, you may contact the microwave oven manufacturer.
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