Use of mobile phones and cancer risk.

Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2012 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2012

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Mobile phones work by transmitting and receiving radio frequency microwave radiation. The radio frequency (RF) emitted by mobile phones is stronger than FM radio signal which are known to cause cancer. Though research and evidence available on the risk of cancer by mobile phones does not provide a clear and direct support that mobile phones cause cancers. Evidence does not also support an association between exposure to radio frequency and microwave radiation from mobile phones and direct effects on health. It is however clear that lack of available evidence of cancer as regards the use of mobile phone should not be interpreted as proof of absence of cancer risk, so that excessive use of mobile phones should be taken very seriously and with caution to prevent cancer.

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The abstract states that available research evidence does not provide clear and direct support that mobile phones cause cancer, and does not support an association between RF/microwave exposure from mobile phones and direct health effects. It also cautions that lack of evidence should not be interpreted as proof of absence of cancer risk and advises caution with excessive use.

Outcomes measured

cancer risk
health effects

Limitations

No specific study design details, methods, or included studies are described in the abstract.
No quantitative exposure metrics (e.g., frequency, SAR) or duration of use are provided.
No population characteristics or sample size information is provided.

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  "main_findings": "The abstract states that available research evidence does not provide clear and direct support that mobile phones cause cancer, and does not support an association between RF/microwave exposure from mobile phones and direct health effects. It also cautions that lack of evidence should not be interpreted as proof of absence of cancer risk and advises caution with excessive use.",
  "effect_direction": "unclear",
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.1.403
PubMed: 22502711

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