The WHO’s (World Health Organization) International Agency for Research on Cancer is conducting a massive 13 country study that is considered the most extensive study on the link between cell phone use and cancer.
According to the Toronto Star article, “Listening to Cellphone Warnings“, it was originally supposed to be complete in 2004 and published in 2006. Years later, it has still not been released. Apparently more than 50 researchers must approve the final transcript, which has been part of the reason for the delays.
“Certain people are embarrassed it’s taking so long,” said Dr. Louis Slesin, who has studied the issue extensively as founder and publisher of New York-based scientific newsletter Microwave News. “At some point, it becomes a public health scandal that they’re not releasing it.”
Previous studies have shown both sides of the argument, for and against proof of cancer by cell phones, but no study this extensive has ever been undertaken. I suggest reading the entire article, but here are a few suggestions they give for reducing radiation exposure currently.
- Use an earpiece instead of holding the device to your head, particularly for longer conversations
- Keep the conversations to a minimum
- Avoid long conversations in locations such as rural areas or enclosed areas, where the network signal is weak. A weak signal makes the phone emit more power so it can connect to a far away cell tower.
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yeah after, I used my cellphone for a long time, my ears felt really hurt… was that the sign of the brain cancer??
I don’t think that is a sign of brain cancer, but perhaps you either need to turn the volume down on your phone or press the phone to your ear a bit more gently. Do be careful, please.