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This study also compares the children\u2019s exposure levels generated by such technology with those of an adult investigated in our previous study. The exposure scenario consisted of a 3D-CAD model of a vehicle equipped with two vehicular antennas operating at 5.9 GHz, each fed with 1 W power. Four child models were analyzed near the front and back of the car. The RF-EMF exposure levels were expressed as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) calculated over the whole body and 10 g mass (SAR10g) of the skin and 1 g mass (SAR1g) of the eyes. The maximum SAR10g value of 9 mW\/kg was found in the skin of the head of the tallest child. The maximum whole-body SAR was 0.18 mW\/kg and was found in the tallest child. As a general result, it was found that children\u2019s exposure levels are lower than those of adults. 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