Effects of electromagnetic field (1.8/0.9 GHz) exposure on growth plate in growing rats

Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of whole-body electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure on growth plates in growing male rats. Two groups of rats were exposed to either 900 MHz EMF or 1800 MHz EMF 2 h/day for 90 days. Sham control rats were kept under similar conditions without exposure to the EMF. The rats in the EMF group experienced a more rapid weight gain and increase in length (p  In conclusion, 1800 MHz and 900 MHz EMF may cause prolong the growth phase in growing rats.