Cellular phones and their hazards: the current evidence.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-118756
ABSTRACT
The past decade has seen an exponential increase globally in the use of cellular phones (popularly known as mobile or cell phones). These phones are convenient and trendy. Discarding the wire means that the communication is through electromagnetic waves, which could have potential hazards. Alarmist reports in the lay press and high profile lawsuits, particularly in the West, have attracted attention to the possible harmful effects of cellular phones. Adverse effects investigated by various clinical trials include the possible link to increased risk of vehicular accidents, leukaemias, sleep disturbances and the more serious brain tumours. Available level II evidence suggests that the only proven side-effect is an increased risk of vehicular accidents. So far, all studies have consistently negated any association between cellular phones and brain tumours. Yet, the final word remains to be said.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Humanos
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Acidentes de Trânsito
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Telefone Celular
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2002
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