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a cancer promoting eff ect 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 eff ects, 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 diffi culties in
measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors
aff ect this measurement, such
as the angle at which the
phone is held, or which model
of phone is used.
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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 eff ects 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 infl uential 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