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Are there any health risks of walking through metal detectors?

Walk-through metal detectors are common security tools. They use low-frequency electromagnetic fields. These fields interact briefly with metal objects. Health agencies confirm these detectors use non-ionizing radiation. This radiation does not damage DNA or tissues. People with pacemakers can safely pass through. Current evidence shows no known health risk for the general population.

5 Jan 2026 7:21 pm