KARST : Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika dan Terapannya
Vol 7 No 2 (2024): Karst : Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika dan Terapannya

PENGARUH RADIASI ELEKTROMAGNETIK TERHADAP KESEHATAN DAN UPAYA PENCEGAHANNYA

Turnip, Elfrida (Unknown)
Meta Sari, Meta Sari (Unknown)
Hutajulu, Putri Sridewi (Unknown)
Sirait, Yohana (Unknown)
Lubis, Rajo Hasim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2024

Abstract

The impact of electromagnetic radiation on health and preventive measures. Laptops emit electromagnetic radiation, including blue light from screens and microwaves from Wi-Fi modules, which pose potential cumulative health risks. This study aims to measure the electromagnetic radiation emitted by laptops, evaluate its impact on user health, and identify applicable preventive measures. The research employed a qualitative method based on library research with a content analysis approach. The findings reveal that blue light intensity ranges from 10–50 µW/cm², while microwave radiation from Wi-Fi reaches up to 2.0 mW/cm² at close distances. Health impacts include eye fatigue, accommodation disorders, and neurological effects such as headaches and fatigue due to prolonged radiation exposure. Identified preventive measures include blue light filters, screen distance adjustments, and low-power Wi-Fi technology. This study offers practical guidelines to minimize health risks associated with electronic device usage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

karts

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics Other

Description

Jurnal Karst merupakan media komunikasi bagi para Peneliti, Dosen, Guru, Praktisi dan Mahasiswa untuk menyampaikan hasil kajian dan diutamakan hasil penelitian pada bidang Pendidikan Fisika, Ilmu Fisika dan Fisika Terapan. Jurnal Karst diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika FKIP ...