WorldOfBiochemistry Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 What do you think about the relationship between cell phone utilization and the possibility to develop cancer (particularly in brain...)? I have heard many different opinions, ones claiming that there is indeed a higher risk, while others stated that the radiation levels are insignificant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 The current status by WHO is "potentially carcinogenic". This means that the studies are inconclusive (i.e. they cannot state whether it is safe beyond any reasonable doubt) and requires more looking into. However, there is also not enough evidence to issue any warning. To my knowledge there is only one single study which studied long-term effects (10 years). There no link was found, but it was hypothesized that theoretically for heavy users there may be a slightly increased risk (which was likely the reason for the stance of the WHO). One limiting factor is that cell phones are not that long in massive use yet and that the effects are likely not acute and may have long time delay before manifestation. There is no easy answer, but chances are that the risks are relatively mild relative to other common potential health risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldOfBiochemistry Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 I totaly agree with CharonY. More studies are requires, in order to have a scientific suppor of this hypothetical relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 In a way, there is already enough data to form an opinion. http://xkcd.com/925/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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