Since the first smartphones found their way into our pockets, many people have believed that cell phone radiation is dangerous to the human body. Although there is no concrete evidence of this yet, scientists did not want to rule it out completely. However, a new study has now come to the conclusion that cell phone radiation does not cause cancer in the form of brain tumors.
A study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) gives the all-clear: cell phone radiation is not said to cause cancer in the form of brain tumors. A research team had as part of the study investigated possible effects of radio waves on the human body. They found no connection between smartphone use and head cancer.
Cancer: Cell phone radiation does not cause brain tumors
Ken Karipidis from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) led the investigation. According to him, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment in the area to date. Karipidis on this:
When the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified exposure to radio waves as possibly carcinogenic to humans in 2013, it was based largely on limited evidence from observational studies in humans.
Dan Baaken from the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection and Maria Blettner, director of the Institute for Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Informatics (IMBEI), were also involved in the study. Before the actual review, they and their colleagues considered over 5,000 studies published between 1994 and 2022. 63 of these were part of the final analysis.
Researchers give the all-clear
The current study is based on a much larger data set than all previous analyzes in this area, as it also includes new and more comprehensive studies. The researchers are therefore confident that radio waves and cell phone radiation neither cause cancer nor pose a threat to human health.
The results of the systematic review are consistent with previous ARPANSA research. These have already shown that the frequency of brain tumors has not increased, although the use of wireless technologies has increased significantly over the past 20 years.
Study leader Ken Karipidis also gives the all-clear: “The health effects of wireless technologies are one of the best-researched health topics.”
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As a Tech Industry expert, I am not surprised by the findings of the new study that cell phone radiation does not cause cancer. Over the years, there have been numerous studies and researches on this topic, and the consensus has generally been that there is no conclusive evidence linking cell phone radiation to cancer.
Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation, which is different from the ionizing radiation that is known to cause cancer. The levels of radiation emitted by cell phones are considered to be too low to cause any significant harm to human health. Additionally, the World Health Organization has classified cell phone radiation as a “possible carcinogen,” meaning that there is limited evidence to suggest a potential link to cancer.
It is important for people to be aware of the potential risks associated with cell phone use, such as distracted driving and overuse leading to sleep disturbances and mental health issues. However, when it comes to cancer, the evidence does not support the idea that cell phone radiation is a major risk factor.
Overall, this new study adds to the body of research supporting the safety of cell phone use in terms of cancer risk. As always, it is important for individuals to use cell phones responsibly and in moderation to minimize any potential risks to their health.
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