Www.iarc.fr/en/research-groups/RAD/Interphone8oct08.pdf. Cell Phones and Cancer Risk. Cell Phones / Mobile Phones, Cancers and Brain tumors. Do cell phones cause cancer? What Is The Truth? Introduction Cell phones and cancer are in the news all the time now it seems.
But almost everyone uses cell phones. All over the world, tens of millions of people are pressing them against their heads for hours every day. Worldwide, the number of cell phone users is estimated to be approximately 5 billion in 2011 and that number has continued to climb. So what's the fuss? A cell phone, and a household cordless phone, use a low level form of microwave radiation to send and receive their signals.
Is this a problem for us with cell phones? Positions, pro and con: Cell phones are dangerous: They emit microwaves. Cell phones are safe: Cell phones use a very, very low level of radio frequency (rf) energy - too low to cause damage.The type of energy emitted is non-ionizing - meaning it doesn't cause damage to chemical bonds or dna.Hundreds of millions of people have been using cell phones and cordless phones for years. Latest News: Studies, Facts and Evidence Power Newer phones are digital. Studies. Www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/en/malaysia_mobphone_basestations_and_health.pdf. Electromagnetic fields and public health.
Mobile telephony is now commonplace around the world.
This wireless technology relies upon an extensive network of fixed antennas, or base stations, relaying information with radiofrequency (RF) signals. Over 1.4 million base stations exist worldwide and the number is increasing significantly with the introduction of third generation technology. Other wireless networks that allow high-speed internet access and services, such as wireless local area networks (WLANs), are also increasingly common in homes, offices, and many public areas (airports, schools, residential and urban areas). As the number of base stations and local wireless networks increases, so does the RF exposure of the population. Recent surveys have shown that the RF exposures from base stations range from 0.002% to 2% of the levels of international exposure guidelines, depending on a variety of factors such as the proximity to the antenna and the surrounding environment. Health concerns Protection standards Conclusions.
Health Advice on Mobile Phones. Mobile phones operate by using radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation.
There is a large body of scientific evidence on the effects of exposure to radio waves because they have been widely used for decades. For example, radio, TV and radar signals are radio waves. There are thousands of published scientific papers covering research about the effects of various types of radio waves on cells, tissues, animals and people. The scientific consensus is that, apart from the increased risk of a road accident due to mobile phone use when driving, there is no clear evidence of adverse health effects from the use of mobile phones or from phone masts. However there is now widespread use of this relatively new technology and more research is needed in case there are long term effects. Some of the published research has produced contradictory results, particularly biology experiments using cell cultures. Basic Advice Advice on Exposure Guidelines ICNIRP Guidelines The INTERPHONE Study.