The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review
The electromagnetic characteristics of many environments have changed significantly in recent decades. This is in large part due to the increased presence of equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation and materials that may often readily gain excess charge. The presence of excess charge can ofte...
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| description | The electromagnetic characteristics of many environments have changed significantly in recent decades. This is in large part due to the increased presence of equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation and materials that may often readily gain excess charge. The presence of excess charge can often increase the risk of infection from pathogens and the likelihood of individuals experiencing compromised performance, respiratory problems, and other adverse health issues from increased uptake of particulate matter. It is proposed that adopting improved electromagnetic hygiene measures, including optimized humidity levels, to reduce the presence of inappropriate levels of electric charge can help reduce the likelihood of ill health, infection, and poor performance arising from contaminant inhalation and deposition, plus reduce the likelihood of medical devices and other electronic devices getting damaged and/or having their data compromised. It is suggested that such measures should be more widely adopted within clinical practice guidelines and water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-97ded3cf3c5d4805bda794582e088b342025-08-20T02:05:36ZengElsevierBiomedical Journal2319-41702025-04-0148210080110.1016/j.bj.2024.100801The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative reviewIsaac A. Jamieson0J. Nigel B. Bell1Paul Holdstock2Thammasat University Research Unit in Resilient Innovation, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Rangsit Center, Pathumthani, Thailand; Corresponding author. Resilient Innovation Research Unit, Design Business Technology Management Program, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Rangsit Center, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, 12121, Thailand.Centre for Environmental Policy, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomHoldstock Technical Services, Manchester, United KingdomThe electromagnetic characteristics of many environments have changed significantly in recent decades. This is in large part due to the increased presence of equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation and materials that may often readily gain excess charge. The presence of excess charge can often increase the risk of infection from pathogens and the likelihood of individuals experiencing compromised performance, respiratory problems, and other adverse health issues from increased uptake of particulate matter. It is proposed that adopting improved electromagnetic hygiene measures, including optimized humidity levels, to reduce the presence of inappropriate levels of electric charge can help reduce the likelihood of ill health, infection, and poor performance arising from contaminant inhalation and deposition, plus reduce the likelihood of medical devices and other electronic devices getting damaged and/or having their data compromised. It is suggested that such measures should be more widely adopted within clinical practice guidelines and water, sanitation, and hygiene programs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2319417024001045Electromagnetic hygieneInfection prevention and controlParticulate matterESD mitigationProductivityHumidity |
| spellingShingle | Isaac A. Jamieson J. Nigel B. Bell Paul Holdstock The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review Biomedical Journal Electromagnetic hygiene Infection prevention and control Particulate matter ESD mitigation Productivity Humidity |
| title | The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review |
| title_full | The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review |
| title_fullStr | The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review |
| title_short | The role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review |
| title_sort | role of excess charge mitigation in electromagnetic hygiene an integrative review |
| topic | Electromagnetic hygiene Infection prevention and control Particulate matter ESD mitigation Productivity Humidity |
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