Do electric heaters emit radiation?
Disease description:
I am currently pregnant, and it's quite cold in my hometown during winter. There's no air conditioning, only electric heaters. So, do electric heaters emit radiation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Xiaohui
Electric heaters do emit a certain amount of radiation, but this is thermal radiation, which is essentially harmless to the human body. These heaters primarily work by emitting heat through thermal radiation, raising the surrounding temperature and creating warmth. This is simply a method of heat transfer and does not affect the body in the way X-rays used in hospitals do. However, when using such heaters, it's important to maintain a safe distance to avoid burns.
