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        In the past two years there has been considerable interest and some confusion concerning the protection of microwave oven users from "radiation" hazards. The passage of the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 (PL 90-602, October 1968) has intensified the concern of the general public. It is unfortunate that many people confuse microwave radiation with ionizing radiation. Such misunderstanding has led to several unfounded press articles concerning injury from exposure to microwave ovens. The practicing physician may be confronted with such misinformation and questioned by his patients.
        Microwaves, a form of radiant energy, are widely used in radar, communication relay systems, and various commercial and industrial applications. One characteristic of microwaves is their ability to bounce or deflect off metal surfaces, a characteristic basic to their use in radar. Another is their thermal or heating effect, utilized in microwave cooking. The molecular structure of a particular substance
      
TI - Microwave Ovens
JF - JAMA
DO - 10.1001/jama.1971.03180230069015
DA - 1971-03-08
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/american-medical-association/microwave-ovens-8GUpVnXeH6
SP - 1661
EP - 1662
VL - 215
IS - 10
DP - DeepDyve
ER -