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Mario TurcoNovember 8. 2011Page 2The review of all information indicates that the very low exposure to RFs associated with the useof Wi-FI, is unlikely to lead to health effects in the general population, including children andseniors. There is no apparent health reason to avoid the use of Wi-Fi in schools or otherinstitutional settings.For healthier communities,Dr. Allan Northan, MD MHSc FRCP(C)Medical Officer of Health/ta
News ReleaseCommuniqué16, 2010ON THE SAFETY OF WI-FISTATEMENT FROM DR. ARLENE KING, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH NEWS SeptemberRecently there have been concerns raised about possible adverse health effects from radiofrequencyenergy emitted from wireless communication systems (Wi-Fi), particularly with regard to school children.I want to reassure Ontarians that the use of wireless communication systems does not pose a publichealth risk. The standards set out by Health Canada for the use of these systems adequately safeguardthe public, including school children. Health Canada has indicated that as long as exposure toradiofrequency energy emitted from Wi-Fi equipment in schools is below the established safety limits,there is no convincing scientific evidence that this equipment is dangerous to school children.Health Canada’s standards are consistent with other jurisdictions and international guidelines forprotecting human health from radiofrequency electromagnetic energy. Health Canada scientistscontinually review new scientific studies in this area to ensure safety guidelines are sufficient for theprotection of the health and safety of Canadians.The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP) also recently completed a review ofpublished scientific studies and reports produced by credible national and international public healthagencies on the potential health impact of Wi-Fi.Consistent with the findings of similar reviews, the OAHPP has concluded that, based on currentavailable research, there is no evidence to indicate that use of Wi-Fi is linked to adverse effects onhealth, including in school children.Protecting the health of Ontarians is a top priority and new scientific data on Wi-Fi and health willcontinue to be monitored.For more information on the OAHPP’s review, please visit:http://www.oahpp.ca/about/whatsnew/201009 2.htmlFor more information on Health Canada’s position please visit: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahcasc/media/ftr-ati/2010/2010142-eng.phpMedia Contacts:David Jensen, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 416-314-6197ontario.ca/health-newsDisponible en français
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