Workers exposure to cell phone radiations

Valbonesi, Simona; Bisceglia, Bruno

doi:10.1109/mms.2015.7375436

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“…Radiofrequency, which includes radio waves and microwaves, causes a type of electromagnetic radiation that is a combination of electric and magnetic fields which move through space together as waves. Wireless devices that are intended for use near or against the body (eg, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices) also expose people to RF energy 48–51 …”

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Smart devices/mobile phone in patients with epilepsy? A systematic review

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We systematically reviewed the existing literature on the safety of the use of smartphone, mobile phone/Internet, and Wi‐Fi by people with epilepsy (PWE), according to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Scopus, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar from the inception to April 9, 2021 were searched. These key words were used “epilepsy” OR “seizure” AND “Mobile Phone” OR “Cell Phone” OR “Smartphone” OR “Wi‐Fi” OR “Electromagnetic” OR “Radiation.” The primary search yielded 7766 studies; 33 studies were related. In total, 19 manuscripts were based on animal/computational studies and 14 articles reported human investigations. Among animal studies, 10 articles suggested detrimental effects by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on brain function/seizure activity, while nine studies negated this hypothesis. Among human studies, seven studies suggested detrimental effects by EMFs on brain function/seizure activity, while seven studies negated this hypothesis. None of the studies provided a good level of evidence. In one human study, all seven patients with epilepsy and abnormal EEG during the sham exposure, had an increase in the number of epileptic events with exposure to mobile phone radiation. In another study of the detrimental effects of smart technology device overuse among school students, an association was found between reporting seizures and the hours of smart technology device use. While high‐quality evidence on the safety of the use of smartphone, mobile phone/Internet, and Wi‐Fi in PWE is lacking, prudent use of these technologies, including using wired hand‐free sets or other exposure‐reducing measures is recommended.

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“…It has been shown that RF electromagnetic radiation may be associated with changes in brain activity and sleeping pattern/quality. However, it appears that mobile phone RF‐EMF exposure does not cause an increased risk of brain tumors, other cancers of the head and neck region, or significant behavioral and development problems 48–51 …”

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confidence: 99%