Recent GSMA Updates
GSMA: Publication of ACRBR Mobile Phone Epidemiology Review
GSMA commissioned the Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research to conduct a review of existing epidemiological research on possible links between mobile phone [MP] use and brain tumours. The authors conclude:
'...Although there have been individual reports of associations between MP-use and tumours, this research is not consistent and on balance does not provide evidence of an association. There are reports of small associations between MP-use ipsilateral to the tumour for greater than 10 years, for both acoustic neuroma and glioma, but the present paper argues that these are especially prone to confounding by recall bias...'
GSMA: Report - Children’s Use of Mobile Phones - An International Comparison
To gain a better understanding of how children use their mobile phones across the world, the GSMA has collaborated with NTT DOCOMO on research comparing children’s use of mobile phones at different stages in their development in five countries - Japan, Korea, China, India and Mexico.
GSMA: Wireless Technologies added to The EMF Explained Site
The EMF Explained website now includes information on: 3G, LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Femtocells, Bluetooth and DECT. Each technology includes a brief summary, detailed information and graphics and useful reference links.
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Africa: Health projects go mobile
For the last three years, doctors have been participating in a project that has seen them carry small portable devices - side-kicks that are also suppositories of vital, life-saving information.
Bahrain: TRA consults on telecoms equipment approval regime
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issued a public consultation document on new regulations (pdf) for the approval regime of telecommunications equipment.
Europe: Commission pushes ICT use for a greener Europe
As part of its effort to combat climate change, the European Commission today called on Member States and industry to use information and communications technologies to improve energy efficiency.
Europe: European Commission updates its website on EMF
The European Commission has updated its website on electromagnetic fields (EMF). It covers funding and research, EU actions on EMF, events, the role of the EU member states and European surveys on EMF.
Europe: EU Parliament Resolution on EMF Health Concerns
In a vote of 43 for, 1 against and 3 abstentions, the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted a report that calls for science based limits and policy positions.
France: Medical academy criticises court decisions on mobile masts
The National Academy of Medicine (doc) has criticised recent court decisions requiring mobile operators to remove two base stations as a precaution against potential health hazards.
Netherlands: Health Council - Annual EMF Report
The fifth Annual Update of the EMF Committee of the Health Council of the Netherlands focusses on (1) the influence of RF on brain activity and (2) the relationship between exposure to such fields and the occurrence of symptoms.
Switzerland: Review of RF Exposure Limits
The Swiss regulations for RF exposure are being reviewed and mobile operators argue that there is a practical increase in the restrictions as the contribution from sites up to 100m away may need to be considered.
UK: Health Protection Agency appoints board chair
The Health Protection Agency has appointed a new chair for its board. Dr David Heymann will replace Sir William Stewart who retires in April 2009. Dr Heymann is currently with the World Health Organisation.
USA: Seven Surprising Ways Cell Phones Affect Your Health
Assertions that RF EMF from cell phone use can adversely affect human health have been almost invariably discredited by scientific investigation. However, research and anecdotes have suggested a number of possible effects.
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