Genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields

2018 · Mixed · Low evidence

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The review assessed in vitro, in vivo, experimental, and epidemiological studies on genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of non-ionizing EMF. Results across studies were inconsistent, making comprehensive interpretation difficult. However, current evidence sugg…

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Publicationmanual · 2018

Study typereview

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

- Genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields Kocaman A, Altun G, Kaplan AA, Deniz ÖG, Yurt KK, Kaplan S. Genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. Environ Res. 2018 Feb 7;163:71-79. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.034. Abstract New technologies in electronics and communications are continually emerging. An increasing use of these electronic devices such as mobile phone, computer, wireless fidelity connectors or cellular towers is raising questions concerning whether they have an adverse effect on the body. Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is frequently suggested to have adverse health effects on humans and other organisms. This idea has been reported in many studies. In contrast, the therapeutic effects of EMF on different organs have also been reported. Research findings are inconsistent. This has given rise to very profound discrepancies. The duration and frequency of mobile phone calls and the association observed with various health effects has raised serious concerns due to the frequency with which these devices are used and the way they are held close to the head. The present review assesses the results of in vitro, in vivo, experimental, and epidemiological studies. The purpose of the study is to assess data concerning the carcinogenic and genotoxic effects of non-ionizing EMF. The major genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of EMF, divided into subsections as low frequency effects and radiofrequency effects, were reviewed. The inconsistent results between similar studies and the same research groups have made it very difficult to make any comprehensive interpretation. However, evaluation of current studies suggests that EMF may represent a serious source of concern and may be hazardous to living organisms. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typereview

Effect directionmixed

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Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 40% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

genotoxic effects
carcinogenic effects

Limitations

Inconsistent results between similar studies and research groups
Difficulty in comprehensive interpretation due to variability

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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.034
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