Research Article
A Detailed Assessment of Electromagnetic Radiation Impact from Cell Towers on Residents living in Cape Coast, Ghana
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
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| Volume 186 - Issue 14 |
| Published: March 2024 |
| Authors: Paul K. Arhin Jnr, Geroge Aggrey, Linda Otoo |
10.5120/ijca2024923508
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Paul K. Arhin Jnr, Geroge Aggrey, Linda Otoo . A Detailed Assessment of Electromagnetic Radiation Impact from Cell Towers on Residents living in Cape Coast, Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 14 (March 2024), 15-20. DOI=10.5120/ijca2024923508
@article{ 10.5120/ijca2024923508,
author = { Paul K. Arhin Jnr,Geroge Aggrey,Linda Otoo },
title = { A Detailed Assessment of Electromagnetic Radiation Impact from Cell Towers on Residents living in Cape Coast, Ghana },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
year = { 2024 },
volume = { 186 },
number = { 14 },
pages = { 15-20 },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2024923508 },
publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
}
%0 Journal Article
%D 2024
%A Paul K. Arhin Jnr
%A Geroge Aggrey
%A Linda Otoo
%T A Detailed Assessment of Electromagnetic Radiation Impact from Cell Towers on Residents living in Cape Coast, Ghana%T
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%V 186
%N 14
%P 15-20
%R 10.5120/ijca2024923508
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between the proximity of individuals to cell towers and their exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR), using data from 150 respondents in Cape Coast, Ghana. Through correlation matrix analysis and polynomial regression, we explored how distance to cell towers affects EMR exposure levels. Our findings reveal a non-linear relationship, aligning with the inverse square law, and suggest significant implications for urban planning and public health policy.
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