Epidemiological risk assessment of mobile phones and cancer: where can we improve?

Auvinen, Anssi; Toivo, Tim; Tokola, Kari

doi:10.1097/01.cej.0000203617.54312.08

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“…Most are case-control studies that rely on participants' reports of past mobile phone use as surrogate for RF exposure assessment. Error in recalled phone use is a major concern in these studies, particularly if it differs between cases and controls (Auvinen et al, 2006;Inyang et al, 2008).…”

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Recall bias in the assessment of exposure to mobile phones

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Armstrong

Bedard

et al. 2008

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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Most studies of mobile phone use are case-control studies that rely on participants' reports of past phone use for their exposure assessment. Differential errors in recalled phone use are a major concern in such studies. INTERPHONE, a multinational case-control study of brain tumour risk and mobile phone use, included validation studies to quantify such errors and evaluate the potential for recall bias. Mobile phone records of 212 cases and 296 controls were collected from network operators in three INTERPHONE countries over an average of 2 years, and compared with mobile phone use reported at interview. The ratio of reported to recorded phone use was analysed as measure of agreement. Mean ratios were virtually the same for cases and controls: both underestimated number of calls by a factor of 0.81 and overestimated call duration by a factor of 1.4. For cases, but not controls, ratios increased with increasing time before the interview; however, these trends were based on few subjects with long-term data. Ratios increased by level of use. Random recall errors were large. In conclusion, there was little evidence for differential recall errors overall or in recent time periods. However, apparent overestimation by cases in more distant time periods could cause positive bias in estimates of disease risk associated with mobile phone use.

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Recall bias in the assessment of exposure to mobile phones

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Armstrong

Bedard

et al. 2008

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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“…We will also need prospective data as the major limitation of epidemiological studies addressing the health effects of mobile phone use is related to exposure assessment. These limitations are inherent in case-control studies [69]. Borrowing the lines from Munshi et al "it may be some time before we know if the friendly gizmos in our hands have the ability to cause aggressive tumors, for the time being, you have the free choice-to talk or not to talk" [11].…”

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What’s New Among Cancer Etiology Horizon?

Basu¹

2018

Cancer Causing Substances

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The commonest saying goes as "cancer has no answer," we have really come a long way in that aspect. From being able to detect and diagnose the disease early, effective treatment modalities, improvement in therapeutic outcome and even effective palliative measures. The research focus emphasized upon detecting preventable risk factors. Tobacco a Global culprit is often discussed as the most important risk factor for cancer. Modern day life and with its so-called stress measures are the ones often been blamed without a concrete scientific evidences. Psychological makeup of a person, emotional stress and cellular phones are intricately associated with a modern lifestyle. In this chapter we would be focusing upon the causal relationship between these factors and malignancy with available scientific literature. At the end we would present possible measures to avoid them and any future research areas to be looked upon.

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“…Quality of information obtained via interviews was rated in the Finnish Interphone Study where nurses rated the quality of information obtained from glioma patients to be lower than that of control and acoustic neuroma patients. [32] This is an important issue to recognize when assessing accuracy of self-reported cell phone usage.…”

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“…In fact, reported duration of use has been up to 2.8 times the recorded time, indicating a strong tendency to overestimate true use. [32] Additionally, the anxiety of diagnosis of a brain tumor, the nature of the tumor or treatment thereof may affect the quality of reporting. Quality of information obtained via interviews was rated in the Finnish Interphone Study where nurses rated the quality of information obtained from glioma patients to be lower than that of control and acoustic neuroma patients.…”

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Cell phones and tumor: Still in no man′s land

Kohli¹,

Sachdev

Vats

2009

Indian J Cancer

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The use of cell phones is increasing worldwide at a phenomenal pace. While cellular communication has dramatically influenced our lifestyle, its impact on human health has not been completely assessed. Widespread concern continues in the community about the deleterious effects of radiofrequency radiations (with which cell phones operate) on human tissues and the subsequent potential for carcinogenesis. A detailed survey of published studies researching this question was done in preparation of this manuscript. Included in the survey were case reports, in vitro studies, population based retrospective studies and other investigations. The database of indexed journals was searched for key words like 'cell phone', 'radiation', 'cancer' and 'radio waves'. Guidelines issued by the World Health Organization, federal and technical authorities, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection were reviewed. The evaluation of current evidence provided by various studies to suggest the possible carcinogenic potential of radiofrequency radiation is inconclusive. This risk assumes significance in light of the burgeoning number of people who are continually exposed to the high frequency radiation from cell phones and towers that serve as receiving and transmitting stations. The aim of this review is to identify limitations in past studies, present available data for consideration, and identify gaps in the current knowledge base. This will provide impetus and direction for further research and allow informed decisions pertaining to cell phone use to be made.

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Epidemiological risk assessment of mobile phones and cancer: where can we improve?

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Recall bias in the assessment of exposure to mobile phones

Recall bias in the assessment of exposure to mobile phones

What’s New Among Cancer Etiology Horizon?

Cell phones and tumor: Still in no man′s land

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