WHO Study Finding No Relationship Between Cellphone And Brain Cancer

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JAKARTA - An investigation led by the World Health Organization (WHO) has again denied the long-standing fear that prolonged use of mobile phones could increase the risk of brain cancer. This study analyzed data from 63 studies conducted between 1994 and 2022 and found no evidence in support of a causal relationship between radio-frequency radiation (RF) emitted by cell phones with brain cancer.

The researchers examined various types of cancer, including brain cancer, pituitary gland cancer, saliva gland cancer, and airways, as well as risks related to the use of cell phones, base stations, and exposure at work.

Despite a significant increase in the use of mobile phones over the past few decades, brain cancer incidents remain relatively stable. This suggests that fear related to cell phone radiation may be baseless. The findings of this study are in line with previous studies conducted by WHO and other international health organizations.

Although this latest investigation provides calming news for mobile phone users, WHO and other health agencies are still calling for further research to definitively get rid of potential health risks related to RF radiation.

The International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) still classifies cell phone radiation as "possibly carcinogenic" (Group 2B), which suggests that the potential for such a relationship cannot be completely removed.

As technology developments and the increasing number of wireless devices are being used, it is very important to keep up with the latest scientific findings. This WHO study provides valuable insight into the safety of mobile phone use and offers peace of mind to the millions of people who rely on this device for communications and daily activity.