Currently, the CDC says that more research is needed on this topic since “there is no scientific evidence that provides a definite answer.” What does Research Tell Us about Cell Phones, Tumors, and Other Health Issues? Critics assume it was removed because of political pressure from cell phone companies. However, the CDC removed this statement from their website soon after. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, called for caution in cell phone use because of “the unresolved cancer question” in 2014. After the 10-year project was finished in February 2012, scientists found that due to biases present in the study, no strong conclusions could be made. This resulted in the IARC creating the Interphone Project, an international effort (that did not include the United States) to investigate the risk of tumors from cell phones. The IARC concluded that the evidence suggests this radiation is “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” and that there wasn’t enough research evidence to conclude that cell phones are dangerous or that they are safe. This type of radiation is known as Radio Frequency-Electromagnetic Radiation (RF-EMR), also referred to as microwave radiation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), brought together scientists, including those with financial ties to cell phone companies, to review all relevant data on radiation from wireless handheld devices such as cell phones. International organizations have been researching this issue. In addition, the long-term risks of cell phone use may be much higher for children than adults. The extensive use of cell phones is a relatively recent phenomenon, and since cancers usually take at least 10-20 years to develop, it will be years before research is likely to conclude whether cell phones cause cancer or not. There have been concerns, from both scientists and the media, that cell phone usage is linked to tumor development.
Have you ever read the fine print in your cell phone manual? All manuals say not to hold the phone next to your ear, but how many of us actually talk on cell phones while holding them an inch away? You’ve probably heard news stories claiming that “cell phones are dangerous” and others claiming that “cell phones have been proven safe.” It’s hard to know what to believe-especially when we’ve grown so dependent upon these convenient communication devices.
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