Does an induction cooker affect pregnant women?
Recently, the gas supply at home was turned off, and I am planning to use an induction cooker for cooking. May I ask if using an induction cooker has any effect on pregnant women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Under normal usage conditions, the impact of induction cookers on pregnant women is minimal.
Induction cookers generate alternating magnetic fields through electric current, causing eddy currents and heat generation at the bottom of iron-containing cookware. They emit a certain amount of electromagnetic radiation during operation. However, this is non-ionizing radiation, which has low energy and generally does not directly damage the DNA structure of the human body. It is fundamentally different from ionizing radiation such as X-rays used in hospitals.
The World Health Organization states that non-ionizing radiation encountered in daily life, including radiation from induction cookers and mobile phones, is far below levels that could cause harm to human health. However, despite the relatively low health risks associated with non-ionizing radiation, long-term exposure to high-intensity electromagnetic fields may still cause some discomfort symptoms, such as fatigue and headaches, which could theoretically pose risks to the health of pregnant women and their fetuses.
Therefore, when using an induction cooker, pregnant women should pay attention to product quality and safety. Choosing reputable brands and reliable quality induction cookers, and following correct usage methods can effectively reduce potential risks.
