Monday, January 21, 2008

LONG TERM USE OF CELL PHONES INCREASES BRAIN TUMOR RISK

This study evaluated brain tumour risk among long-term users of cellular telephones.

An association with acoustic neuroma was found in four studies in the group with at least 10 years’ use of a mobile phone. No risk was found in one study, but the tumour size was significantly larger among users. Six studies gave results for malignant brain tumours in that latency group. All gave increased odd ratios especially for ipsilateral exposure.

Results from present studies on use of mobile phones for 10 years give a consistent pattern of increased risk for acoustic neuroma and glioma. The risk is highest for ipsilateral exposure.

Read The Research At Occupational and Environmental Medicine...

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