Evidences of the (400 MHz - 3 GHz) radiofrequency electromagnetic field influence on brain tumor induction

Due to the massive increase in non-ionizing radiation emitting devices, the social concern about the possible malignancy to its exposure has increased the research interest. The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) included the radiofrequency electromagnetic field (...

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Published in:International journal of environmental health research 2022-01, Vol.32 (1), p.121-130
Main Authors: Pareja-Peña, Fernando, Burgos-Molina, Antonio M., Sendra-Portero, Francisco, Ruiz-Gómez, Miguel J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
brain
Brain Neoplasms - epidemiology
cancer
Cell Phone
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
human
Humans
mobile phone
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Radiofrequency electromagnetic field
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Summary:Due to the massive increase in non-ionizing radiation emitting devices, the social concern about the possible malignancy to its exposure has increased the research interest. The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) included the radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) of mobile phones on the category 2B as 'possibly' carcinogenic to humans. Epidemiological studies noticed a causal association between the exposure to RF-EMF and the incidence of brain neoplasm in different populations, since this is the organ with the highest specific absorption rate. The fact that so many of the ipsilateral tumors found are statistically significant with RF-EMF exposure provides weight suggesting causality. In this way, the higher the exposure (ipsilateral vs contralateral), the longer the cumulative exposure (hours of exposure) and the longer the latency (beyond 10 years); the greater the risk. In addition, considering together all of these parameters suggest a strong causality.
ISSN:0960-3123
1369-1619
DOI:10.1080/09603123.2020.1738352