Mobile phones: carcinogenic and other potential risks

Jargin, Sergei V.

doi:10.5455/jeos.20170609094703

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“…with a negligible elevation of the tissue temperatures. At the same time, the ultra-high frequency (UHF) therapy of thermal intensity has been widely used and officially recommended in the former Soviet Union (fSU) for the treatment of inflammatory otorhinolaryngological and other conditions in children and adults since the 1960s [70][71][72][73][74]. The output power of UHF devices applied to the head and neck area has been 15-30 W [71].…”

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“…Associations of the UHF therapy with brain or other tumors have never been reported, although brain and eye tissues may suffer if certain power levels are exceeded [75]. Considering the anatomical proximity of tonsils, nasal cavity, eyes and the brain; especially in children, there have been concerns about such use of microwaves [72]. Experiments with large animals e.g.…”

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Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields: Carcinogenic and Other Biological Effects

Jargin

2019

Multidiscip Cancer Investig

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In the electromagnetic spectrum, structural damage to living tissues per unit of absorbed energy tends to increase with the decrease of a wavelength which is evident not only for ultraviolet and ionizing radiation but also for the infrared and visible light. By causing thermal damage after absorbing energies that would be harmless for radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMF), tissues are evenly heated. There are no prima facie reasons to expect more damage from EMF than from infrared radiation which is believed to be harmless in terms of thermal damage. Several studies reported possible associations between EMF, glioma and other tumors. Other research did not confirm such associations or even identified a reduced risk of brain tumors among mobile phone (MP) users. An elevation in the application of MP has been observed in some countries and age groups which is out of proportion. Improving imaging technology and access to health care units have contributed to an increased incidence rate. Bias is known to occur in epidemiologic research. At the beginning of the MP era, the use of MP was associated with a high income which, in turn, must be associated with better diagnostics results. Admittedly, nowadays MPs are affordable for the majority of people and it is unclear whether the socioeconomic bias still plays a significant role. In conclusion, there is neither compelling evidence nor theoretic plausibility for the concept that EMF is more harmful than infrared radiation per unit of absorbed energy.

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Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields: Carcinogenic and Other Biological Effects

Jargin

2019

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“…However, UHF-therapy of thermal intensity has been widely used in the former Soviet Union for the treatment of inflammatory otorhinolaryngolical conditions since the early 1960s, overviewed in. 3 Associations with cancer have never been reported, although overexposure of tissues such as eye lenses and brain can occur if certain output power levels are exceeded. 4 Considering anatomical proximity of tonsils, nasal cavity and brain, especially in children, there have been concerns about UHF-therapy (Ultra High Frequency) in otorhinolaryngology.…”

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“…A single case of transitory strabismus and dysphagia in a child coinciding with repeated UHF-therapy for tonsillitis and allergic rhinitis at the age of 4–6 years is known. 3 …”

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