The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a poster that made alarming claims that 5G networks pose a threat to public health, saying the claims could not be supported by scientific evidence. 5G deployments have been met with resistance in some communities who fear the health implications of more powerful and dense networks. However, these fears are not supported by academic studies and there have been cases of misinformation and fake news. Charity Electrosensitivity-UK ran a campaign in the summer of last year, representing a family holding hands with the headline "How safe is 5G?". The poster includes quotes from professionals claiming that 5G caused reduced fertility, depression, sleep disturbances, headaches, and cancer.
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Seven complaints have been raised by the public, Electrosenstivity UK arguing that it raises a legitimate security question. In its response to the ASA, the charity called the World Health Organization (WHO) assessment unreliable and instead cited a number of alternative reports as well as newspaper articles. ASA stood by the complaints, noting that there were other statements on billboards such as "5G rollout is absolutely crazy" and "People are not guinea pigs, what I can sell health at a profit." The watchdog said these claims, as well as a list of purported health effects, should be supported by scientific evidence, which Electrosensitivity-UK did not have. ASA said the WHO findings were based on research, while the EMS submissions included a link on YouTube. "The advertisement should no longer appear in the alleged form. We have told Electrosensitivity-UK to ensure they do not make allegations that there is strong scientific evidence demonstrating negative effects on human health caused by 5G signals or that It has been shown that specific medical conditions are caused by 5G signals, unless they have sufficient justification for, "said l & # 39; ASA". Electrosensitivity-UK has been contacted for comment.