The Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Field from Federal University Birnin Kebbi Office Appliances on Human Health

Abdullahi Bako, Ananwude Ekene Kelvin, Mansur Kabir, Mahmud Farouk Rugga, Auwal Mustapha Imam

Citation: Abdullahi Bako, Ananwude Ekene Kelvin, Mansur Kabir, Mahmud Farouk Rugga, Auwal Mustapha Imam, "The Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Field from Federal University Birnin Kebbi Office Appliances on Human Health", Universal Library of Physics, Volume 01, Issue 01.

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Abstract

The effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic exposure on human health have become the focus of interest for many years due to its potential health hazards. Several electrical appliances, such as the fridge, laptops, electric bulb, radio, television, microwave oven, ceiling fans, and mobile phone, are inevitably involved with events in our lives, and they all generate electromagnetic radiation. In order to explain the previous studies of electromagnetic radiation effects on the human body, this study focuses on the effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation from FUBK office appliances on human health. This study adopts an analytical design thatinvolves field measurements. The population of this study comprises five (5) department offices in FUBK, where common office appliances, such as laptops, air conditioners, electric bulbs, ceiling fans, and fridges are used. The study focuses on five offices, each subdivided into two segments, resulting in a total of ten segments. Dosimeter Tester Counter meter was used to collect data on the levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitted by office appliances, and also for measuring the threshold values for both electric field (EF) and magnetic field (MF). Data will be collected based on Magnetic Field (MF) and Electric Field (EF) through direct measurement, and radiation readings were recorded at regular intervals covering various distances of 0m, 1m, 2m, and 3m. The mean for each appliance was taken as the average of the measurements per distance. For the magnetic field (MF), the fridge emits more radiation, and for the electric field (EF),the ceiling fan emits more radiation. The experiment is helpful as a preventive health measure for students and staff of FUBK.


Keywords: Effect, Non-Ionizing Radiation, Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Human Health, Office Appliances, Dosimeter Counter.

Download doi https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulphy.2026.0101008