Debunked Myths

Fear that 5G causes everything from cancer to COVID-19 has become a widespread technological conspiracy theory. Alarmist claims suggest higher-frequency millimeter waves can damage DNA or weaken immune systems. These concerns gained momentum through viral social media posts and celebrity endorsements, often pointing to increased antenna numbers as evidence of heightened exposure.

Scientific evidence consistently shows 5G radiation poses no established health risks. The radio waves are non-ionizing, meaning they lack sufficient energy to break chemical bonds or damage DNA—unlike ultraviolet light or X-rays. These frequencies have been studied for decades in airport scanners and military radar.

Major health organizations worldwide have concluded no established health effects exist from 5G exposure within international safety limits. This myth demonstrates how technological advancement triggers anxieties about invisible environmental changes, highlighting the challenge of communicating complex science against social media amplification of unfounded fears.