Possible Health Risks
Associated With Cell Phone Usage Part 1
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The widespread use of cell phones and many studies on cell
phones and possible associated health risks have prompted
the Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) Board of Directors to
develop a statement regarding cell phone usage and acoustic
neuroma (AN), a benign brain tumor on the eighth cranial
nerve, which leads from the brain to the inner ear.
After reviewing research on this vital issue, the ANA Board
of Directors concluded that overall the studies don't
demonstrate support for an increased risk of developing an
AN in frequent cell phone users. Even so, the science
suggests that ANs and the most malignant brain cancer
increased after 10 years of use and are more pronounced in
children's brains. The statement also cites advice to
minimize exposure to radiation emitted by cell phones.
The statement is endorsed by the ANA Medical Advisory Board.
It is intended as a cautionary alert. The information is not
intended to take the place of advice and guidance from a
personal physician. It is important to always consult with a
physician with questions and concerns, and to remember that
early diagnosis of small tumors provides more treatment
options and greater success, with the greater possibility of
fewer long-term complications.
Here is the ANA statement: Cell Phones and Acoustic Neuroma
There has been much interest and controversy in the past
decade regarding the possible role of mobile phones as a
cause of brain tumors. The use of cell phones has become
ubiquitous around the world and if they played a causative
role in a disease process, even such as causing a benign
tumor like an acoustic neuroma (AN), it would have
tremendous public health implications. According to the
International Telecommunication Union, by 2006, 91 persons
out of 100 were cell phone subscribers in developed
countries. As many as 32 persons per 100 were subscribers in
the developing world.
There have been 25 epidemiologic studies published between
1999 and 2008 trying to examine the role of mobile phones in
the etiology of brain tumors, including ANs. Most notably, a
large study from Sweden by Hardell and colleagues, and a
multi-institutional study involving 16 centers in 13
countries called INTERPHONE, have admirably tried to answer
this important question.
Overall, the best interpretation of the results of these
studies does not demonstrate support for an increased risk
of developing an AN in frequent cell phone users. However,
the science is very suggestive that the most malignant brain
cancer (glioblastoma) and a benign brain tumor of the
auditory nerve (acoustic neuroma) increased in cell phone
users after 10 years of use, and the effect is more
pronounced in children's brains. But the science is not
absolutely positive, and research in this area is
continuing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that long-term
use of cell phones may be linked to elevated risk of some
types of brain issues. The conclusion, which is reportedly
still inconclusive, is derived from a landmark international
study overseen by the WHO that has lasted for decades.
The results, though not entirely conclusive, clearly have
concerned the WHO. Dr. Elizabeth Cardis, from WHO, is quoted
as saying "In the absence of definitive results and in the
light of a number of studies which, though limited, suggest
a possible effect of radio-frequency radiation, precautions
are important." There is particular concern regarding use by
children, as their thinner skulls are less likely to shield
the brain from harmful frequencies.
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