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phones are harmful. But if people are concerned about the radio
frequency energy from these products, taking the simple
precautions outlined above can reduce any possible risk.
Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, see the following Web sites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program (select "Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields
from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters"):
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As):
http://www.who.int/emf
United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board:
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):
http://www.wow-com.com
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices
and Radiological Health:
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/
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