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Asociación entre las radiaciones de teléfonos móviles y el riesgo tumoral en personas adultas

2017 · Mixed · Low evidence

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Fourteen studies were included from a search of 2005–2016 literature. The review reports that most studies do not allow determining a short-term relationship, but suggests that long-term (>10 years) mobile-phone radiofrequency exposure may be associated with …

Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2017
Study typesystematic_review
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Asociación entre las radiaciones de teléfonos móviles y el riesgo tumoral en personas adultas Bielsa-Fernández P, Rodríguez-Martín B. Asociación entre las radiaciones de teléfonos móviles y el riesgo tumoral en personas adultas. Gaceta Sanitaria, Available online 13 April 2017. (Review paper written in Spanish.) Abstract Objective To synthesize and analyse systematic reviews, case-control studies, cohort studies and meta-analysis that investigate the association between exposure to radiofrequency from mobile phones and the appearance of tumours in adults. Methods A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Medline and Cinahl of articles published in English and Spanish between January 2005 and February 2016 that analyse the risk of tumour associated with exposure to radiofrequency from mobile phones in adults. The recommendations of the PRISMA Declaration were followed, and the quality of the articles was analysed with the AMSTAR tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results 1034 studies were found, fourteen of which were included. Most studies agree that it is not possible to determine a relationship in the short term, although long-term (over 10 years) radiofrequency emitted by mobile phones can cause tumour effects, with an increased risk by ipsilateral exposure and latency. Conclusions Although radiofrequency from mobile phones has tumour effects on humans, the available scientific evidence is not robust. More rigorous follow-up studies with larger sample sizes and broader periods are necessary to learn more about the long-term effects. bit.ly

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Study typesystematic_review
Effect directionmixed
Populationadults
Sample size14
ExposureRF · short term vs long-term (>10 years)
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: unknown

Main findings

Fourteen studies were included from a search of 2005–2016 literature. The review reports that most studies do not allow determining a short-term relationship, but suggests that long-term (>10 years) mobile-phone radiofrequency exposure may be associated with tumour effects, with increased risk related to ipsilateral exposure and latency.

Outcomes measured

  • tumours
  • tumour risk

Limitations

  • Authors conclude the available scientific evidence is not robust.
  • Need for more rigorous follow-up studies with larger sample sizes and longer periods.
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