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EMR Syndrome (Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome[1] is the new unifying name for a medical condition[2][3] linked to exposure to man-made, artificial electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Sources of man-made EMR include cell towers,[4][5] building antennas, cell phones, tablets, computers, smart meters (to record electrical, gas and water usage),[6][3] Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LED and smart lighting,[7] smart appliances, wireless baby monitors, wearables, and implanted medical devices.[8][9]

  • Comment: While this phrase has only been around since 2024, from the references provided (and my own web search) it does not appear that it has caught on or is otherwise notable per our policies. I do note that the facts are sourced, but this article is about the term which needs more coverage. Please add additional independent reliable sources that discuss the subject in detail. Primefac (talk) 15:05, 21 March 2026 (UTC)
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Man-made EMR is biologically active and interacts with all living organisms. Exposures can trigger a constellation of health effects from mild to life-threatening, such as heart arrhythmias, headaches, tinnitus, vertigo, fatigue, memory-cognition problems, burning skin, and sleep disturbances. For those with EMR Syndrome, even minimal exposure can produce acute reactions that leave individuals unable to tolerate many modern environments, and in some cases, isolating them from technology and society.2-44, 47-54

The condition, which impacts all ages, is recognized as a disability by the US Access Board[10][11] and the National Council on Disability.[12]

The rise of EMR Syndrome in today’s world coincides with the increasing intensity of EMR within homes, schools, workplaces, and recreational areas, and the proliferation of everything wireless. EMR Syndrome is presently estimated to occur in 3-5% of the world population,[13] with millions more reporting mild symptoms.[14][15]

History and terminology

The hazards of exposure to man-made electromagnetic radiation became evident during the early use of radar by the US Navy and US Air Force in the 1940s and early 1950s.[16] In the 1970s, symptoms of EMR Syndrome were more widely observed and over time became labeled by many different names,[17] e.g., Electrohypersensitivity, Radiation Sickness, Microwave Syndrome, Radiofrequency (RF) Sickness, Electrosensitivity, Electromagnetic Sensitivity, and more. Advocates believe this multiplicity of names has fragmented and weakened efforts to raise public awareness and achieve the enforcement of disability rights.

The OneName Project

In January of 2024, the OneName Project[1] was launched to unify the EMR-injured community under one name. The initiative brought together people directly impacted by the condition, medical professionals, scientists, engineers, and safe technology advocates. The ultimate adoption of one name — EMR Syndrome — has opened the door to the creation of more memorable, targeted, single-minded communications to legislators, medical policy makers and the public. The overall messaging power of one name is expected to boost awareness and set the stage for further research, educational initiatives, and the development of safer, low-EMR technologies and environments.

Management and Treatment

Medical professionals recommend a multi-pronged approach to mitigate or prevent symptoms of EMR Syndrome.[18][19] These strategies include:

  • Replacing wireless technology with wired alternatives
  • Turning off electronic devices and wireless functions when not in use, especially while sleeping
  • Increasing physical distance from sources of EMR
  • Adopting a healthy lifestyle including clean air, clean water, and healthful food

Foundation of Science

Thousands of independent, peer-reviewed scientific studies have linked exposure to EMR with health effects, including EMR Syndrome. The following is a brief listing of the voluminous research on the harms of EMR:

  1. The 2021 record of evidence in Environmental Health Trust v. FCC contains over 11,000 pages of research abstracts of studies that document the health effects of electromagnetic radiation.[20]
  2. The Safety of Wireless Technologies: The Scientific View 2025[21] links wireless technology with the startling rise in chronic illness observed since the 1990s when wireless products were introduced. This phenomenon was predicted by the US Navy in 1971 in their Naval Medical Research Institute Reports containing over 7,000 studies on the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388763046_Safety_of_Wireless Technologies_The_Scientific_View
  3. Mobile Telecommunications and Health: Review of the Current Scientific Research in View of Precautionary Health Protection[22] documented the role of wireless radiation in the initiation and progression of cancer and in problems with memory and cognition. https://ehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/ecolog2000.pdf
  4. The WHO-commissioned systematic reviews on health effects of radiofrequency radiation provide no assurance of safety.[23] Serious methodological flaws and weaknesses of the WHO-commissioned studies are outlined as well as why they cannot be used as assurance of safety, especially with respect to cancer and reproductive toxicity. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-025-01220-4

These websites provide additional documentation on the health effects of EMR:

  • Americans for Responsible Technology https://www.americansforresponsibletech.org
  • Environmental Health Trust www.EHTrust.org
  • Physicians for Safe Technology www.mdsafetech.org
  • International Commission for Electromagnetic Safety www.icems.eu
  • Electromagnetic Radiation Safety www.saferemr.com

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