The influence of electromagnetic radiation of cell phones on the behavior of animals

2020 · Mixed · Low evidence

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Publicationmanual · 2020

Study typeanimal

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The influence of electromagnetic radiation of cell phones on the behavior of animals Sultangaliyeva I, Beisenova R, Tazitdinova R, Abzhalelov A, Khanturin M. Vet World. The influence of electromagnetic radiation of cell phones on the behavior of animals. 2020 Mar;13(3):549-555. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.549-555. Abstract Background and Aim: The radiation emitted from cell phones has various deleterious effects on human health. The article considers the problem of the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of cell phones on the behavior of animals. The use of mobile phones is continually increasing throughout the world. All of the world population uses mobile phones widely; thus, having strong and daily effect on the brain. There is no restriction on the use of mobile phones. Getting more advantages and convenience of mobile communication, the population is trying not to hear the information about possible risks to their health, there is no element of self- restraint. The aim of this work was to study behavioral patterns in response to the influence of cell phones. Materials and Methods: The experiments were carried out on 90 white outbred rats weighing 250-300 g. Experiments were carried out and the effect of EMR from Samsung Galaxy J1 mini and Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones on animal behavior was studied. Behavioral reactions were studied using the open field method. Results: By the quality of the act of locomotion in the second experimental group is reduced by 30% and also in this group by the time of the act is 23% lower than in the control data. Vertical motor activity, a support stand, is also suppressed in the second experimental group: 61% lower in number and 47.2% lower in act time compared to the control group. Based on the data, we can conclude that the EMR of the phone Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini affects the behavior of animals to a greater extent than Xiaomi Redmi S2. By the frequency of the act, sniffing is 26% lower; by the time of the act, it remained at the level of control data in the second group. In the third group of the animals, the number and time of the act are 15% lower than the control data. The support stands as an indicator of research activity. In the second group the act of stand with support - by number was lower by 57% than the control data, this indicates that research activity is being suppressed. Conclusion: According to the above changes under the action of EMR from the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini and Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, the motor component of behavior is suppressed. The research component of behavior in all groups of animals is enhanced due to high rates of sniffing. It is possible that in animals under stress, the motivation to interact with the environment decreases, leading to an excessive self-accentuation of the animal. Immobility is seen in all experimental groups, which indicates the suppression of the emotional sphere of brain activity. Defecation and urination change only slightly, which may also indicate the suppression of animal emotions. Open access paper: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typeanimal

Effect directionmixed

Population90 white outbred rats (250–300 g)

Sample size90

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In open-field testing, locomotion and vertical motor activity (support stands) were reduced in exposed groups versus control, with larger reductions reported for exposure to a Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini than a Xiaomi Redmi S2. Sniffing rates were reported as high/relatively enhanced, while immobility was observed in all experimental groups; defecation and urination changed only slightly.

Outcomes measured

Animal behavior (open field test)
Locomotor activity
Vertical motor activity (support stand)
Sniffing (exploratory behavior)
Immobility
Defecation and urination

Limitations

Exposure characteristics (e.g., frequency, SAR, distance, duration) not reported in the abstract
Group definitions and allocation/randomization not described in the abstract
Blinding of behavioral assessment not described in the abstract
Statistical testing/significance not reported in the abstract

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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.549-555
PubMed: Not supplied

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