What the experts say:
American Cancer Society (ACS): Taken as a whole, most studies to date have not found a link between cell phone use and the development of tumors.
National Cancer Institute (NCI): Although research has not consistently demonstrated a link between cellular telephone use and cancer, scientists still caution that further surveillance is needed before conclusions can be drawn.
National Toxicology Program (NTP):While the weight of the current scientific evidence has not conclusively linked cell phones with any health problems, the NTP and other scientific organizations conclude that additional data are needed.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Although some studies have raised concerns, the scientific research, when taken together, does not indicate a significant association between cell phone use and health effects.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): There is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss. However, organizations in the United States and overseas are sponsoring research and investigating claims of possible health effects related to the use of wireless telephones.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radiofrequency from a cell phone and health problems.
The Source of this Information:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_3X_Cellular_Phones.asp?sitearea=PED
We have been encouraged not to let the kids use cell phones and to use the speaker phone. For your ease, the only person I have let my child talk to on the phone is her mother. . . at least I cannot recall anyone else. I did go further and research the issue. Most of the negative reports are written from activist and seems to be more attention getting news for fame seekers. The first article below is the major group behind the cell phone scare. Most of the negative articles pointed to this group. The second one is the New York Times which is the most credible of the newspapers. I specifically targeted articles that used the term debate in order to get both sides (the last two). It seems most of the studies cannot be duplicated which is the death of a study. If a study cannot be repeated then it is usually thrown out. The critics of the clean bill of health say the studies are currupted because of the amount of money on the line. However, there has not been an increase in Brain Cancer worldwide even with an estimated 4.1 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. Those that will not make money on the call are saying that the evidence doesn’t support a cancer risk but they are also saying they will not know for certain for another 10 years.
On a personal note, companies I sell like Sennheiser who make headsets would double their business overnight if a study could provide concrete evidence. Certain companies would make millions on a cancer link and would quickly exploit it.
The argument is not about cell phones but all EMR devices including Wireless Internet, All Cordless Phones, and any wireless device. This is an article about the group that is trying to eliminate all EMR devices. Please note that nothing they have said has been proven but they want to take preventive measures just in case.
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/12653/
That supposed link has been largely dismissed by many experts, including the American Cancer Society. The theory that cell phones cause brain tumors “defies credulity,” said Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center.
Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation, waves of energy that are too weak to break chemical bonds or to set off the DNA damage known to cause cancer. There is no known biological mechanism to explain how non-ionizing radiation might lead to cancer.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/health/03well.html?_r=2&em&ex=1212724800&en=b85e482bddecde7b&ei=5087&excamp=GGHLcellphonecancer&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=HL-S-E-GG-NA-CT-cell_phone_cancer&oref=slogin
This article agrees that the studies primary discredit any health concerns but brings up that the studies could be slanted because of damaging a multibillion dollar business.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/373306_cellfonoma02.html
I know it is annoying to have a friend that looks up everything. But eliminating unnecessary fear is important for the health and well being of our children and ourselves.
I would prefer to not pass on fear statements unless I send the link of my source. Many people pass on rumors they hear without researching it for themselves. Fear has caused more deaths than cancer and automobiles combined (Pretty much every war has been fueled by fear). If we can control our fear, we protect ourselves and everyone around us. It makes me feel criticized will someone tells me something I am doing is giving my kid cancer. If I am giving my kid cancer, I don’t want to do it ever again. Please rip it from my hand. If I am not giving my kid cancer, I don’t want to go through the emotional strain for no reason.
American Cancer Society (ACS): Taken as a whole, most studies to date have not found a link between cell phone use and the development of tumors.
National Cancer Institute (NCI): Although research has not consistently demonstrated a link between cellular telephone use and cancer, scientists still caution that further surveillance is needed before conclusions can be drawn.
National Toxicology Program (NTP):While the weight of the current scientific evidence has not conclusively linked cell phones with any health problems, the NTP and other scientific organizations conclude that additional data are needed.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Although some studies have raised concerns, the scientific research, when taken together, does not indicate a significant association between cell phone use and health effects.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): There is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss. However, organizations in the United States and overseas are sponsoring research and investigating claims of possible health effects related to the use of wireless telephones.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radiofrequency from a cell phone and health problems.
The Source of this Information:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_3X_Cellular_Phones.asp?sitearea=PED
We have been encouraged not to let the kids use cell phones and to use the speaker phone. For your ease, the only person I have let my child talk to on the phone is her mother. . . at least I cannot recall anyone else. I did go further and research the issue. Most of the negative reports are written from activist and seems to be more attention getting news for fame seekers. The first article below is the major group behind the cell phone scare. Most of the negative articles pointed to this group. The second one is the New York Times which is the most credible of the newspapers. I specifically targeted articles that used the term debate in order to get both sides (the last two). It seems most of the studies cannot be duplicated which is the death of a study. If a study cannot be repeated then it is usually thrown out. The critics of the clean bill of health say the studies are currupted because of the amount of money on the line. However, there has not been an increase in Brain Cancer worldwide even with an estimated 4.1 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. Those that will not make money on the call are saying that the evidence doesn’t support a cancer risk but they are also saying they will not know for certain for another 10 years.
On a personal note, companies I sell like Sennheiser who make headsets would double their business overnight if a study could provide concrete evidence. Certain companies would make millions on a cancer link and would quickly exploit it.
The argument is not about cell phones but all EMR devices including Wireless Internet, All Cordless Phones, and any wireless device. This is an article about the group that is trying to eliminate all EMR devices. Please note that nothing they have said has been proven but they want to take preventive measures just in case.
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/12653/
That supposed link has been largely dismissed by many experts, including the American Cancer Society. The theory that cell phones cause brain tumors “defies credulity,” said Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center.
Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation, waves of energy that are too weak to break chemical bonds or to set off the DNA damage known to cause cancer. There is no known biological mechanism to explain how non-ionizing radiation might lead to cancer.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/health/03well.html?_r=2&em&ex=1212724800&en=b85e482bddecde7b&ei=5087&excamp=GGHLcellphonecancer&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=HL-S-E-GG-NA-CT-cell_phone_cancer&oref=slogin
This article agrees that the studies primary discredit any health concerns but brings up that the studies could be slanted because of damaging a multibillion dollar business.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/373306_cellfonoma02.html
I know it is annoying to have a friend that looks up everything. But eliminating unnecessary fear is important for the health and well being of our children and ourselves.
I would prefer to not pass on fear statements unless I send the link of my source. Many people pass on rumors they hear without researching it for themselves. Fear has caused more deaths than cancer and automobiles combined (Pretty much every war has been fueled by fear). If we can control our fear, we protect ourselves and everyone around us. It makes me feel criticized will someone tells me something I am doing is giving my kid cancer. If I am giving my kid cancer, I don’t want to do it ever again. Please rip it from my hand. If I am not giving my kid cancer, I don’t want to go through the emotional strain for no reason.
Bro... my kids use my cel phone all the time.... like you said... there is no evidence
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