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Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National
Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the
United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell
phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy
cell phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S. Between 1987
and 2005, the overall age-adjusted incidence of brain cancer did not increase.
Additional information about SEER can be found at
http://seer.cancer.gov/.
Cell Phone Industry Actions
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the
FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• Support-needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of signal
emitted by cell phones;
• Design cell phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user; and
• Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with the current information on cell phone
use and human health concerns.
The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting bodies such as the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to assure
that safety standards continue to adequately protect the public.
Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories
Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell
phones - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very
small. But, if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can
take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.
•
Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone;
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