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However, very large numbers
of animals would be needed
to provide reliable proof of a
cancer promoting effect if
one exists. Epidemiological
studies can provide data that
is directly applicable to
human populations, but 10 or
more years follow-up may be
needed to provide answers
about some health effects,
such as cancer.
This is because the interval
between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing
agent and the time tumors
develop - if they do may be
many, many years. The
interpretation of
epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in
measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day
use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this
measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is
held, or which model of
phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find
out more about the possible
health effects of wireless
phone RF?
The FDA is working with the
U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of
investigators around the
world to ensure that high
priority animal studies are
conducted to address
important questions about
the effects of exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF).
The FDA has been a leading
participant in the World
Health Organization
International Electromagnetic
Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An
influential result of this work
has been the development of
a detailed agenda of research
needs that has driven the
establishment of new
research programs around the
world. The project has also
helped develop a series of
public information documents
on EMF issues. The FDA and
the Cellular
Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative
Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone
safety. The FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining
input from experts in
government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIA
funded research is conducted
through contracts with
independent investigators.
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