I have not heard the disinformation around induction, but it hardly surprises me. New technology is often the target of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). I haven't studied the problem, but I would be very surprised to find any effects whatsoever. The EM fields in an induction stove are mostly contained by the pan above it. And they are…
I have not heard the disinformation around induction, but it hardly surprises me. New technology is often the target of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). I haven't studied the problem, but I would be very surprised to find any effects whatsoever. The EM fields in an induction stove are mostly contained by the pan above it. And they are OFF most of the time.
I also recall when there were scares around power lines, which are considerably higher power and are everywhere, but even there, they had trouble proving anything. I suspect any scares around induction cooking are just FUD (or just muddled thinking, which is also surprisingly common).
I did a review of the science on magnetic fields from induction cookstoves and concluded that induction cookstoves are likely far better for our personal health than burning gas to cook in the home (and this was before the asthma report). Being a precauationary principle kind of guy, I did provide some precautionary suggestions for safest use. here are my conclusions on EMF and pacemakers and on the rest of us:
● Induction cookstoves are not likely to cause disruptive interference for most modern pacemakers or related implants at normal cooking distances. Implant users should, however, consult with their medical professional and manufacturer for specific guidelines for their device and on safe distances to keep between them and the front of the burner in use. Where guidelines are provided they usually recommend a burner to device distance of one foot and occasionally two feet.
● Induction cooking is not likely to cause any significant problems for the rest of us, including fetuses and young children. However a reasonable precautionary measure, would be to use the back burners for extended high power uses (like boiling a large pot of pasta water), particularly for pregnant women and when young children are helping at the stove.
I have not heard the disinformation around induction, but it hardly surprises me. New technology is often the target of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). I haven't studied the problem, but I would be very surprised to find any effects whatsoever. The EM fields in an induction stove are mostly contained by the pan above it. And they are OFF most of the time.
I also recall when there were scares around power lines, which are considerably higher power and are everywhere, but even there, they had trouble proving anything. I suspect any scares around induction cooking are just FUD (or just muddled thinking, which is also surprisingly common).
I did a review of the science on magnetic fields from induction cookstoves and concluded that induction cookstoves are likely far better for our personal health than burning gas to cook in the home (and this was before the asthma report). Being a precauationary principle kind of guy, I did provide some precautionary suggestions for safest use. here are my conclusions on EMF and pacemakers and on the rest of us:
● Induction cookstoves are not likely to cause disruptive interference for most modern pacemakers or related implants at normal cooking distances. Implant users should, however, consult with their medical professional and manufacturer for specific guidelines for their device and on safe distances to keep between them and the front of the burner in use. Where guidelines are provided they usually recommend a burner to device distance of one foot and occasionally two feet.
● Induction cooking is not likely to cause any significant problems for the rest of us, including fetuses and young children. However a reasonable precautionary measure, would be to use the back burners for extended high power uses (like boiling a large pot of pasta water), particularly for pregnant women and when young children are helping at the stove.
Link to the review study is at: https://www.climateaction.center/e-building-faq