Recent GSMA Updates
GSMA: Weighing the evidence in EMF health research
The scientific method provides the most reliable way to increase our knowledge. Nevertheless, like other human activities, scientific investigation is subject to potential errors, personal opinions and uncertainties. This applies as much to research on potential health effects associated with radio waves, also known as radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF), as it does to all other areas of science. When weighing up the evidence for potential health effects, scientists consider different aspects before drawing their conclusions. The following questions as well as the additional sources at the end of this information will help to evaluate research studies and reported potential health effects.
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GSMA: Health & Environment Site Updates
There have been a number of updates and additions to the GSMA microsite.
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Other Items of Interest
Austria: Suspicion of an erroneous study by the former Division of Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna statement, 23 May 2008.
INTERPHONE: Distribution of RF energy emitted by mobile phones in anatomical structures of the brain, Cardis et al., Physics in Medicine & Biology, 53(11):2771-2783, 7 June 2008.
INTERPHONE: Recall bias in the assessment of exposure to mobile phones, Vrijheid et al., Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, Published online 21 May 2008.
Switzerland: Commentary on the INTERPHONE study
The Swiss Research Foundation on Mobile Communication recently published a commentary by Gregor Dürrenberger, Jürg Fröhlich and Heinz-Gregor Wieser.
Nigeria: Material flows of mobile phones and accessories in Nigeria: Environmental implications and sound end-of-life management options, Osibanjo et al., Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28(2-3):198-213, February-April 2008.
UK: Mobile phones, in combination with a computer locator system, improve the response times of emergency medical services in central London, Gossage et al., Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 90(2):113-116, March 2008.
USA: Is There a Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer?
CNN’s Larry King Live (27 May) aired a report investigating if there is a link between cell phone use and cancer. |
