The first US politician has taken a stand on this emerging public health issue–electromagnetic factors in health. Mayor Stacey Ritter, 48, an early supporter of and local campaign chairwoman for President-elect Barack Obama, has requested Broward County Board of County Commissioners name May 2009 ‘Electromagnetic Sensitivity Awareness Month’. The requested Proclamation reads:

 

“WHEREAS, as a result of global electromagnetic pollution, people of all ages in Broward County and throughout the world have developed an illness known as Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EMS); and

 

WHEREAS, Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EMS) is a painful chronic condition of hypersensitivity reactions to electromagnetic radiation in the environment to which there is no known cure; and

 

WHEREAS, the symptoms of EMS include dermal changes, dermatitis, acute tingling and numbness, muscular weakness, headaches, heart rate changes, nausea, gastric problems, loss of visual acuity, severe neurological, respiratory, speech problems, and numerous other physiological symptoms; and

 

WHEREAS, EMS is recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the U.S. Access Board; and

 

WHEREAS, the health of the general population is at risk from electromagnetic exposures that can lead to this illness induced by electromagnetic radiations; and

 

WHEREAS, this illness may be preventable through the reduction or avoidance of electromagnetic radiation, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and further scientific research to be conducted, including genetics; and

 

WHEREAS, people with EMS need the support of the medical establishment, and the understanding of family and friends, co-workers, and society as they struggle with their illness and learn to adapt to new lifestyles; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA:

 

That the Board hereby designated the month of May 2009 as “ELEECTROMAGNETIC SENSITIVITY (EMS) AWARENESS MONTH” in Broward County, FL

 

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