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* Catania resolution
(22/9/02)
Tramčs per Klaus Rudolph (Citizens'
Initiative Omega)
CATANIA RESOLUTION
September 2002
The Scientists at the International Conference "State of the Research
on Electromagnetic Fields - Scientific and Legal Issues", organized
by ISPESL*, the University of Vienna, and the City of Catania, held in
Catania (Italy) on September 13th - 14th, 2002, agree to the following:
1. Epidemiological and in vivo and in vitro experimental evidence demonstrates
the existence for electromagnetic field (EMF) induced effects, some of
which can be adverse to health.
2. We take exception to arguments suggesting
that weak (low intensity) EMF cannot interact with tissue.
3. There are plausible mechanistic explanations
for EMF-induced effects which occur below present ICNIRP and IEEE guidelines
and exposure recommendations by the EU.
4. The weight of evidence calls for preventive
strategies based on the precautionary principle. At times the precautionary
principle may involve prudent avoidance and prudent use.
5. We are aware that there are gaps in
knowledge on biological and physical effects, and health risks related
to EMF, which require additional independent research.
6. The undersigned scientists agree to
establish an international scientific commission to promote research for
the protection of public health from EMF and to develop the scientific
basis and strategies for assessment, prevention, management and communication
of risk, based on the precautionary principle.
* Fiorella Belpoggi, Fondazione Ramazzini, Italy
* Carl F. Blackman, President of the Bioelectromagnetic Society (1990-1991),
Raleigh, USA
* Martin Blank, Department of Physiology, Columbia University, New York,
USA
* Emilio Del Giudice, INFN Milano, Italy
* Livio Giuliani, University Camerino, Italy
* Settimio Grimaldi, CNR-INMM, Roma, Italy
* Lennart Hardell, Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Oerebro,
Sweden
* Michael Kundi, Institute of Environmental Health, University of Vienna,
Austria
* Henry Lai, Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, USA
* Abraham R. Liboff, Department of Physics, Oakland University, USA
* Wolfgang Löscher, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy,
School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
* Kjell Hansson Mild, National Institute of Working Life, Umea, Sweden
* Wilhelm Mosgoeller, Institute for Cancer Research, University of Vienna,
Austria
* Elihu D. Richter, Unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Hebrew-University-Hadassah,
Jerusalem, Israel
* Umberto Scapagnini, Neuropharmacology, University of Catania,
Italy, Member of the European Parliament
* Stanislaw Szmigielski, Military Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology,
Warsaw, Poland
* Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro, Italy
(National Institute for Prevention and Work Safety, Italy)
Message by Dr. Moldan, forwarded by Volker Hartenstein,
member of the Bavarian Parliament
EXCLUSION CLAUSES IN INSURANCE POLICY:
ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE, S.A. MADRID
DATE: 17.04.2001.
COME TO LIGHT TO ASSERT AGAIN THAT THE ACTIVITIES OF TELEPHONE
COMPANIES CONSTITUTE A BAD HEALTH RISK
Clause (19) of the insurance policy subscribed by Airtel ( known also
as VODAFONE ) excludes any legal responsibilities with regard to "personal
damages, illness, disability of any type, death, mental illness, anguish
, mental or physical pain, mental deterioration or mental or physical
disorder or any mental or physical disability or symptoms caused or said
to have been caused by or attributed to the continuous use of mobile telephones".
In this clause it is clearly recognized by the insurance companies that
the radiation emitted by the mobile telephone is a BAD RISK FACTOR and
are not prepared to cover in their policy YET people are expected to risk
their health to make these telephone companies rich. This is totally unacceptable.
Politicians and law makers who are ultimately responsible for this
terrible state of affairs should remember that this situation can eventually
cause our social security system to collapse as hospitals will not be
able to cope with the demands for treatment of the various sorts
of diseases which are now beginning to crop up due to the activities
of these telephone companies.
Message from Dr. Miguel Muntané
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