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wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic
neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phone RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can answer questions about longterm
exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around
three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are
needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
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. The initial research will
include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The
CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in
the context of the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy exposure I can get
by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures. The FCC/ISEDC established these guidelines in
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC/ISEDC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
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