Bioelectromagnetic Effects of the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

The public has expressed concern about the biological effects and hazards of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields produced by the electro-magnetic pulse EMP simulators that simulate the EMP emanating from a high-altitude nuclear explosion. This paper provides a summary of the bioelectromagnetic effects literature up through the present, describes current occupational standards for workers exposed to the EMP environment, and discusses the use of medical surveillance as it relates to the potential human health hazards associated with exposure to the EMP environment. Keywords Medical surveillance, Animal studies, Epidemiological studies, Laboratory studies.