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Effect of radiofrequency radiation on reproductive health

2018 · Mixed · Insufficient evidence

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This review states that many laboratory studies indicate a direct link between radiofrequency radiation exposure and adverse biological effects, and that several in vitro studies report cancer and DNA/chromosomal damage. It also notes that some animal studies…

Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2018
Study typereview
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Effect of radiofrequency radiation on reproductive health Singh R, Nath R,Mathur AK,Sharma RS. Effect of radiofrequency radiation on reproductive health. Indian J Med Res. 2018 Dec; 148(Suppl 1): S92-S99. doi: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_1056_18. Abstract The development of cellular phone system has greatly increased the extent and magnitude of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure. The RFR emitted from mobile phone and mobile phone base stations exerts thermal and non-thermal effects. The short-term and long-term exposure to RFR may have adverse effect on humans as well as animals. Most laboratory studies have indicated a direct link between exposure to RFR and adverse biological effects. Several in vitro studies have reported that RFR induces various types of cancer and DNA or chromosomal damage. On the other hand, some animal studies have not reported adverse effects of this radiation. The present review summarizes information available on the possible effects of RFR on the reproductive health. Open access paper: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typereview
Effect directionmixed
PopulationHumans and animals (as described in reviewed literature)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · short-term and long-term
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This review states that many laboratory studies indicate a direct link between radiofrequency radiation exposure and adverse biological effects, and that several in vitro studies report cancer and DNA/chromosomal damage. It also notes that some animal studies have not reported adverse effects, and summarizes available information on possible reproductive health effects.

Outcomes measured

  • reproductive health
  • thermal effects
  • non-thermal effects
  • adverse biological effects
  • cancer
  • DNA damage
  • chromosomal damage
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1056_18
PubMed: Not supplied

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