EHS - Electromagnetic HyperSensitivity

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Not all persons are affected by low-level waves on the electromagnetic spectrum, all of which are forms of electromagnetic radiation. In Sweden, EHS is classified as a disability versus a disease, and those thus handicapped have a support system and have the opportunity to live and work in an electrosanitized environment.

EHS is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and they state:

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"EHS is characterized by a variety of non-specific symptoms that differ from individual to individual. The symptoms are certainly real and can vary widely in their severity. Whatever its cause, EHS can be a disabling problem for the affected individual. ... The symptoms most commonly experienced include dermatological symptoms (redness, tingling, and burning sensations) as well as neurasthenic and vegetative symptoms (fatigue, tiredness, concentration difficulties, dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations, and digestive disturbances.)"

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Despite these two major examples of international recognition of electrical sensitivity in individuals, and despite the rise of chronic, undiagnosed ailments, the United States as a whole continues to resist even the idea that there may be health risks. To change this state of ignorance, we will likely need to rely on pressure from consumer activists to get science involved in a more objective study of the problem. 

Science has already begun to understand that some people's lungs are negatively affected by ozone and develop ozone-related wheezing. We can only hope that one day science will step in and find out why some of us are negatively affected by electromagnetic fields (EMF) from all sources: from appliance plugs with extremely high and measurable EMF output to cell phone towers, the proliferation of which, without any consideration of location, is frightening.

In the mean time, the best the afflicted can do in this country is educate ourselves and others and minimize our exposure: The same thing anyone with a peanut allergy would have to do.