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ArticleBioelectromagnetics2025

Dual Evaluation and Spatial Analysis of RF-EMF Exposure in 5G: Theoretical Extrapolations and Direct Measurements.

Alberto Najera, Alvaro Villaescusa-Tebar, Jesus Gonzalez-Rubio, Concepcion Garcia-Pardo

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Article in Bioelectromagnetics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alberto NajeraDepartment of Medical Sciences. Faculty of Medicine of Albacete, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain.
Alvaro Villaescusa-TebarITEAM Research Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain.
Jesus Gonzalez-RubioDepartment of Medical Sciences. Faculty of Medicine of Albacete, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9914-2505
Concepcion Garcia-PardoITEAM Research Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2774-980X

Funding

This study was supported by the EMERGE-5G project Ref. PID2020-115005RJ-I00, Ramon & Cajal fellowship RYC2021-033207-I, HEROE-6G project Ref. CNS2023-143570 granted all by the Spanish Agency for Research MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR, the Program Investigo (INVEST/2022/199), held by the Conselleria de Innovación, Universidades, Investigación y Sociedad Digital de la Generalitat Valenciana, funded by Next Generation EU within the framework Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia de España.
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Abstract

This study evaluates radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure in 5G networks using a dual approach that combines theoretical extrapolations and direct measurements in diverse semiurban and urban environments, specifically on the campus of the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Measurements were conducted using personal exposimeters under active traffic conditions on the 5G network, complemented by a code-selective measurement system based on an R&S TSME6 scanner. This approach enabled the calculation of maximum theoretical exposure by detailed analysis of 5G signals and the capture of key parameters such as cell ID and beam indices at 16 representative points across the campus. For precise spatial visualization, Kriging interpolation techniques in ArcGIS were employed to generate continuous exposure maps illustrating the spatial distribution of RF-EMF in the study area. The results indicate that both the extrapolated theoretical values and measured levels align with the limits recommended by the ICNIRP, even under high data demand scenarios, supporting current safety assessments of 5G infrastructure regarding electromagnetic exposure. The correlation between theoretical and instantaneous exposures validates the applied methodology and its effectiveness in assessing exposure in diverse environments. This study provides a robust framework for future research and highlights the importance of continuous monitoring to ensure public safety during the deployment of new telecommunications infrastructure in urban areas. Bioelectromagnetics. 00:00-00, 2025. © 2025 Bioelectromagnetics Society.

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Electromagnetic FieldsEnvironmental ExposureRadiation ExposureRadiation MonitoringRadio WavesSpatial AnalysisHumans5G networkshuman exposurekriging: EMF exposure, measurements, code‐selective

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PMCPMC12365736

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