DocumentCode
1053029
Title
Health effects: scientific research and mobile phone testing
Author
Lin, James C.
Volume
3
Issue
4
fYear
2002
Firstpage
26
Lastpage
30
Abstract
A decade ago, a major research initiative, with orchestrated monetary and programmatic support from both industry and the government, was launched to investigate the biological effects and health implications of radio frequency (RF) radiation emitted from cellular mobile telephones. The subject remains a focus of public concern and shows no sign of relenting. There is a lack of scientific consensus on experimental studies that provide clear evidence either refuting or supporting the cancer induction or promotion potential of RF and microwave radiation from cell phones. The uncertainties persist, in part, because of the limited number and scope of studies that have been undertaken.
Keywords
biological effects of microwaves; cellular radio; health hazards; research initiatives; biological effects; cancer induction potential; cancer promotion potential; cellular mobile telephones; health effects; microwave radiation; mobile phone testing; public concern; radio frequency radiation; research initiative; scientific research; Cancer; Cellular phones; Government; Mobile handsets; Public healthcare; Radio frequency; Research initiatives; Telephony; Testing; Uncertainty;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1527-3342
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MMW.2002.1145672
Filename
1145672
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