Prepared by Survey Design & Analysis Ed Halteman, Ph.D., 303-818-3679
EMF Health Effects Survey 2019 Final Results March 12, 2019
Table of Contents
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! Objectives & Methods Page 3-4 ! Executive Summary Page 5-8 ! Study Detail Page 9-28 ! Health Solutions – Selected Comments Page 29 ! Final Comments Page 30-32 ! Survey Questions Page 33 ! Link to Online Summaries & Comments Page 34
Objectives & Methods
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Objectives
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! To assess reported EMF health effects and lifestyle limitations on EMF Safety Network members and affiliate groups.
! To provide validation, comfort and education to people affected by EMFs. ! To update the public health and safety complaints about wireless utility smart
meters studied in 2011.
Methods ! The EMF Safety Network created a five-question survey using Survey Monkey. ! The survey was circulated online from 11/27/2018 to 1/27/2019 through EMF
Safety Network lists, website, and affiliate online EMF groups. ! 876 people responded to the survey and provided 662 free form comments,
plus 669 write-in answers to the questions. ! The survey was administered anonymously. Respondents were not asked to
provide identifying information.
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary I
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! Responses related to EMF exposure depended on the self-descriptions chosen by respondents. ! 49.3% of respondents describe themselves as: “EMF Aware - You are aware
that electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation affect your health or make you feel unwell.”
! 27.5% of respondents describe themselves as: “EMF Injured - You have been injured by electromagnetic fields and/or wireless radiation.”
! 19.1% of respondents describe themselves as having: “Radiation sickness - You have electromagnetic radiation sickness, a severe and chronic condition.”
! 52% of all respondents indicated that EMFs limit their lifestyle “Severely” (28%) or “A lot” (24%). ! 93% of those with Radiation sickness indicated EMFs limit their lifestyle
“Severely” (70%) or “A lot” (23%). ! 70% of those EMF Injured indicated EMFs limit their lifestyle “Severely” (33%) or
“A lot” (37%). ! 30% of the EMF Aware indicated EMFs limit their lifestyle “Severely” (10%) or “A
lot” (20%).
Executive Summary II
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! On average those with Radiation sickness indicated twice as many EMF-related health problems as EMF Aware respondents and 50% more than EMF Injured respondents.
! Top health problems believed to be related to EMF exposure were: ! Concentration, Memory or Learning Problems ! Fatigue ! Sleep Problems ! Stress & Anxiety
! Top EMF devices causing or contributing to problems ! Wi-fi ! Cell phone ! Smart Meters ! Cell or radio tower
Executive Summary III
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! Most Helpful Remedies for Improving Health for all respondents ! Prudent avoidance of EMF ! Turning electricity off at the breaker box ! Shielding
! Least Helpful Remedies for Improving Health for all respondents ! Medical doctor ! Prescription drugs ! Counseling or therapy
Study Detail
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Self Description of EMF Effects
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49.3%
27.5%
19.1%
4.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
EMF Aware EMF Injured Radiation sickness None of the above
Which of the following descriptions best matches how you would describe yourself? N=868
EMF Environment Limiting Lifestyle All Respondents
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27.8%
24.0% 22.2%
15.6%
10.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
Severely A lot A moderate amount
A little Not at all
How much does the current EMF environment (cell phones/smart meters/wireless etc.) limit your lifestyle - your ability to work, shop, play, and or spend time with friends and family? N=861
EMF Environment Limiting Lifestyle By Self Description
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10%
20%
29% 27%
15%
33% 37%
23%
4% 3%
70%
23%
6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
12%
26%
62%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Severely A lot A moderate amount
A little Not at all
EMF Aware N=419
EMF Injured N=237
Radiation Sickness N=166
None of These N=34
How much does the current EMF environment (cell phones/smart meters/wireless etc.) limit your lifestyle - your ability to work, shop, play, and or spend time with friends and family?
Limiting Lifestyles: Comment Themes
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18.4% 2.7%
4.1% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 5.1%
10.2% 12.6%
15.4% 18.1%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Other Injured by smart meters
Aware of the problem Has EHS
Isolated/house bound Outraged
Unsure of effects Lost or limited work
Lifestyle affected Limits exposure
Health effects
How much does the current EMF environment (cell phones/smart meters/wireless etc.) limit your lifestyle - your ability to work, shop, play, and or spend time with friends and family? N=293
Selected Comments – Limiting Lifestyle [Note: All comments can be found at the link at the end of this report.]
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! “Life altering” ! “I visit a house full of EMF devices and it sucks for me” ! “I am not electrically sensitive but consider us all susceptible” ! “health downturn since neighbor had smart meter fitted" ! “I worry about spending time at our kids' friends' houses, doing sleepovers, visiting the library
even.” ! “There is no way to get away from the electrosmog. I avoid when feel I can.” ! “was forced to move” ! “I do not use cell phones or wireless by choice. Smart meters forced on me.” ! “I have EHS diagnosis from an environmental doctor” ! “I can't use cell phones as they give me massive headaches” ! “Scattered, fatigue, chronic body pain, migraines, heart palpitations” ! “It was much worse before I addressed my exposure properly.” ! “I am dependent on spouse to do all shopping. Home 98% of the time.” ! “I can't go a lot of places because of it. If I do, I risk illness.” ! “Challenged finding housing. Isolated from friends and family. Can't work.” ! “The current EMF environment does not limit me, that I know of.” ! “Actually I have no way to measure this.”
Number of EMF-Related Health Issues Selected By Self Description
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1.89
11.49
8.54
5.40
0 5 10 15
None of the above N=35
Radiation sickness N=166
EMF Injured N=238
EMF Aware N=429
Average Number
Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure. Check all that apply.
Health Problems Related to EMF Exposure All Respondents
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31% 7%
4% 6% 6%
21% 24% 24%
32% 37% 39% 41% 43%
47% 52%
60% 61%
64% 71%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Other None of the above
Seizures Reproductive problems
Cancer Respiratory problems, cough, asthma
Nausea, flu-like symptoms Skin rashes
Digestive problems Immune system problems
Heart problems Body pain
Dizziness, or balance problems Ear, eye and sinus problems
Headaches Stress and anxiety
Concentration, memory or learning problems Fatigue
Sleep problems
Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure. Check all that apply. N=871
See link at the end of this report.
Health Problems Related to EMF Exposure EMF Aware Only
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24% 10%
3% 4% 5%
14% 12%
16% 16%
24% 24% 25%
31% 34%
39% 48% 47%
53% 61%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Other None of the above
Seizures Reproductive problems
Cancer Respiratory problems, cough, asthma
Nausea, flu-like symptoms Skin rashes
Digestive problems Immune system problems
Heart problems Body pain
Dizziness, or balance problems Ear, eye and sinus problems
Headaches Stress and anxiety
Concentration, memory or learning problems Fatigue
Sleep problems
Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure. Check all that apply. N=425
Health Problems Related to EMF Exposure EMF Injured Only
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37% 0%
5% 6% 6%
20% 29%
25% 39%
45% 50%
53% 51%
54% 63%
72% 71% 72%
84%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other None of the above
Seizures Reproductive problems
Cancer Respiratory problems, cough, asthma
Nausea, flu-like symptoms Skin rashes
Digestive problems Immune system problems
Heart problems Body pain
Dizziness, or balance problems Ear, eye and sinus problems
Headaches Stress and anxiety
Concentration, memory or learning problems Fatigue
Sleep problems
Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure. Check all that apply. N=238
Health Problems Related to EMF Exposure Radiation Sickness Only
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42% 0%
6% 11% 11%
43% 51%
48% 66% 67%
71% 70%
67% 79% 81% 82%
94% 89% 88%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other None of the above
Seizures Reproductive problems
Cancer Respiratory problems, cough, asthma
Nausea, flu-like symptoms Skin rashes
Digestive problems Immune system problems
Heart problems Body pain
Dizziness, or balance problems Ear, eye and sinus problems
Headaches Stress and anxiety
Concentration, memory or learning problems Fatigue
Sleep problems
Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure. Check all that apply. N=166
EMF Devices Affecting Health All Respondents
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5% 23%
3% 4%
7% 12%
16% 17%
26% 27%
30% 38% 38%
42% 46%
50% 58%
62% 65%
75%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
None of the above Other (please specify)
Ham radio Baby monitor Solar inverter
Radar Car or motorcycle
Ground currents Smart Grid (mesh network or infrastructure)
Appliances, TV's, electric blanket or power tools Microwave oven Cordless phone
Fluorescent lights Computer
Dirty electricity Power lines, electrical transformers or indoor wiring
Cell or radio tower Smart meters
Cell phone Wi-fi
Please indicate the EMF device(s), you believe caused or worsened your health problems. Check all that apply. N=847
See link at the end of this report.
EMF Devices Affecting Health EMF Aware Only
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6% 17%
2% 3% 5% 6%
9% 10%
20% 22%
27% 29%
34% 38% 40%
44% 48%
54% 63%
71%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
None of the above Other (please specify)
Ham radio Baby monitor Solar inverter
Radar Car or motorcycle
Ground currents Smart Grid (mesh network or infrastructure)
Appliances, TV's, electric blanket or power tools Microwave oven Cordless phone
Fluorescent lights Computer
Dirty electricity Power lines, electrical transformers or indoor wiring
Cell or radio tower Smart meters
Cell phone Wi-fi
Please indicate the EMF device(s), you believe caused or worsened your health problems. Check all that apply. N=409
EMF Devices Affecting Health EMF Injured Only
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0% 24%
3% 4%
9% 15%
18% 24%
29% 26% 26%
44% 40% 42%
51% 58%
67% 71%
63% 83%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
None of the above Other (please specify)
Ham radio Baby monitor Solar inverter
Radar Car or motorcycle
Ground currents Smart Grid (mesh network or infrastructure)
Appliances, TV's, electric blanket or power tools Microwave oven Cordless phone
Fluorescent lights Computer
Dirty electricity Power lines, electrical transformers or indoor wiring
Cell or radio tower Smart meters
Cell phone Wi-fi
Please indicate the EMF device(s), you believe caused or worsened your health problems. Check all that apply. N=236
EMF Devices Affecting Health Radiation Sickness Only
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0% 37%
8% 7%
12% 25%
31% 28%
42% 41% 43%
58% 52%
57% 62%
59% 81%
77% 78%
86%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
None of the above Other (please specify)
Ham radio Baby monitor Solar inverter
Radar Car or motorcycle
Ground currents Smart Grid (mesh network or infrastructure)
Appliances, TV's, electric blanket or power tools Microwave oven Cordless phone
Fluorescent lights Computer
Dirty electricity Power lines, electrical transformers or indoor wiring
Cell or radio tower Smart meters
Cell phone Wi-fi
Please indicate the EMF device(s), you believe caused or worsened your health problems. Check all that apply. N=165
Remedies People Tried to Improve their Health All Respondents
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26% 26%
31% 43% 44%
47% 49% 50% 52%
55% 60% 60%
70% 77% 78%
85% 94%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other Prescription drugs N=188
Counseling or therapy N=225 EM filters, for example Stetzer filters N=322
Heavy metal detox N=324 Turning electricity off at the breaker box N=358
Dental amalgam removal N=359 Acupuncture or Chiropractic N=375
Massage / other alternative therapies N=390 Sleeping on a non-metal bed N=408
Medical doctor N=431 Shielding N=434
Grounding/earthing N=532 Dietary changes N=560
Nutritional or herbal supplements N=594 Exercise N=639
Prudent avoidance of EMF N=772
Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your health.
See link at the end of this report.
Health Remedies Helpfulness Ratings Based on Remedies Tried - All Respondents
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Medical doctor N=431 *Prescription drugs N=188
*Counseling or therapy N=225 *Acupuncture/Chiropractic N=375
EM filters N=322 *Massage / therapies N=390
*Exercise N=639 *Supplements N=594
*Dietary changes N=560 Grounding/earthing N=532 Heavy metal detox N=324
Sleeping on a non-metal bed N=408 Dental amalgam removal N=359
Shielding N=434 Turning off electricity at breaker N=358
*Prudent avoidance of EMF N=772
Most helpful Helpful Somewhat helpful Least helpful
Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your health. Rate each of these according to helpfulness.
*Percents are different by self descriptor. See following slides.
Health Remedies Helpfulness Ratings Based on Remedies Tried - EMF Aware Only
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Medical doctor N=148 Prescription drugs N=71
Counseling or therapy N=78 Acupuncture/Chiropractic N=164
EM filters N=115 Massage / therapies N=169
Exercise N=299 Supplements N=260
Dietary changes N=251 Grounding/earthing N=231 Heavy metal detox N=137
Sleeping on a non-metal bed N=171 Dental amalgam removal N=145
Shielding N=172 Turning off electricity at breaker N=128
Prudent avoidance of EMF N=364
Most helpful Helpful Somewhat helpful Least helpful
Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your health. Rate each of these according to helpfulness.
Health Remedies Helpfulness Ratings Based on Remedies Tried - EMF Injured Only
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Medical doctor N=149 Prescription drugs N=56
Counseling or therapy N=71 Acupuncture/Chiropractic N=122
EM filters N=109 Massage / therapies N=123
Exercise N=184 Supplements N=176
Dietary changes N=168 Grounding/earthing N=162 Heavy metal detox N=100
Sleeping on a non-metal bed N=124 Dental amalgam removal N=118
Shielding N=135 Turning off electricity at breaker N=110
Prudent avoidance of EMF N=230
Most helpful Helpful Somewhat helpful Least helpful
Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your health. Rate each of these according to helpfulness.
Health Remedies Helpfulness Ratings Based on Remedies Tried - Radiation Sickness Only
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Medical doctor N=124 Prescription drugs N=55
Counseling or therapy N=68 Acupuncture/Chiropractic N=79
EM filters N=96 Massage / therapies N=86
Exercise N=136 Supplements N=138
Dietary changes N=125 Grounding/earthing N=126
Heavy metal detox N=81 Sleeping on a non-metal bed N=103
Dental amalgam removal N=85 Shielding N=124
Turning off electricity at breaker N=116 Prudent avoidance of EMF N=164
Most helpful Helpful Somewhat helpful Least helpful
Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your health. Rate each of these according to helpfulness.
Selected Comments – Health Solutions [Note: All comments can be found at the link at the end of this report.]
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! “Daily exercise followed by Sauna” ! “I have moved my residence because of cell towers and smart meters.” ! “Avoidance appears to be the only solution. Some shielding can help. ” ! “Qigong (Energy Medicine)” ! “Yoga, meditation.” ! “Learning I was not the only one. Definitive diagnosis.” ! “Dynamic Neural Retraining Program. ! “...hope for a positive change can help one survive.” ! “putting phone on airplane mode.” ! “I’m not sure if anything has helped .. I may feel good at that moment but it doesn’t
last” ! “Cannot afford anything” ! “...our elec. was turned off by Consumers Energy. My health improved immediately. ” ! “Engaged activism and community with others...”
Final Comments
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Final Comment Themes
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4.0%
4.0%
4.0%
5.3%
6.7%
8.0%
17.3%
21.3%
25.3%
28.0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Other
Commentary
Help request
Avoidance
Thank you to EMF Safety Network
Worrisome
Difficulties
Solutions/Getting relief
Utilities/Gov problem, Needs to stop
EMF is a problem
Anything else you'd like to add? N=375
[Percents based on sampling. N=75]
Selected Final Comments [Note: All comments can be found at the link at the end of this report.]
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! “More EMFs would make my life unbearable” ! “I thought cordless phones were much better than cell phones. I was sorely mistaken.” ! “EMF's is a serious issue and need to be taken seriously. They may well be the biggest future problem for us
on earth…” ! “Wish I had known more for years. Feel deceived.” ! “The natural methods seem to be working, although I am now possibly at risk in my apartment building for
‘smart’ meters to be imposed and 5G in my neighborhood. I am organizing with others to prevent both! ! “We need legally protected areas immediately in order to live…” ! “Unfortunately, the foothold that the Electric companies have with smart meters, radiation towers is not good
for any humans.” ! “Thank you to all of those working so diligently to inform the public.” ! “I take extra vitamins, minerals and especially magnesium which seems to give some support.” ! “Need attorneys who are familiar with EMF abuse by PG&E and Government.” ! “Get rid of wireless technologies. Everyone I know feels bad in some way or other. All are symptoms of EMR
poisoning.” ! “Installation of a smart meter on the wall behind my bed is what triggered my condition” ! “Need to get medical Drs up to date.” ! “Avoidance is best but mostly impossible.” ! “Scientific proof showed me the truth” ! “It is very worrying and distressing that there don't seem to be any official attempts to control or limit the
exposure of people to this sort of radiation.”
! How much does the current EMF environment (cell phones/smart meters/wireless etc.) limit your lifestyle - your ability to work, shop, play, and or spend time with friends and family? ! Severely ! A lot ! A moderate amount ! A little ! Not at all ! Comment [Open ended}
! Which of the following descriptions best matches how you would describe yourself? ! EMF Aware: You are aware that electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation affect your health or make
you feel unwell ! EMF Injured: You have been injured by electromagnetic fields and/or wireless radiation ! Radiation sickness: You have electromagnetic radiation sickness, a severe and chronic condition None of
the above ! Please indicate the health problems you experience(d) and believe are related to EMF exposure.
Check all that apply. [List Provided – not included here] ! Please indicate the EMF device(s), you believe caused or worsened your health problems. Check
all that apply. [List Provided – not included here] ! Please indicate what if any of the following remediations have helped you to improve your
health. Rate each of these according to helpfulness. [List Provided – not included here] ! Anything else you'd like to add? [Open-Ended Response]
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Survey Questions
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