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WiFi safety research finds no evidence of health risks

Current scientific research has not found convincing evidence that standard WiFi electromagnetic waves pose a health risk to humans. While some individuals choose to turn off their modems at night due to concerns about radiation exposure, the energy absorbed by the body from WiFi signals remains at very low, safe levels.

Major health and scientific organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK Health Security Agency, Health Canada, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), state there is no evidence of adverse health effects from properly used WiFi.

Experts suggest that if sleep quality is affected by electronic devices, the cause is more likely related to stress or usage habits before bed rather than the WiFi signal itself. Maintaining a 24/7 connection may be necessary for modern smart home devices such as security cameras, robot vacuums, and smart TVs.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers · World Health Organization