How to improve IARC's RF-EMF cancer hazard communication

Bioelectromagnetics · 2024 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper addresses experimental risk perception literature related to communication of IARC's radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) evaluation conclusions and derives recommendations to improve that communication.

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 2024
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

How to improve IARC's RF-EMF cancer hazard communication My note: This paper suffers from problems that undermine the authors' analysis. Wiedemann PM, Croft RJ. How to improve IARC's RF-EMF cancer hazard communication. Bioelectromagnetics. 2024 Feb 13. doi: 10.1002/bem.22499. Abstract A crucial aspect of IARC's evaluation of the relative carcinogenicity of agents is the communication of its conclusions. The present paper addressed the experimental risk perception literature pertaining to IARC's radiofrequency electromagnetic field evaluation communication, and derived specific recommendations for improving it. Open access paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper addresses experimental risk perception literature related to communication of IARC's radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) evaluation conclusions and derives recommendations to improve that communication.

Outcomes measured

  • hazard communication
  • risk perception
  • cancer hazard communication (IARC RF-EMF evaluation)

Limitations

  • No specific study design details, methods, or included evidence base are described in the provided abstract.
  • No health outcome data or quantitative results are reported in the provided abstract.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/bem.22499
PubMed: Not supplied

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