The controversies on the danger of cell phones causing brain cancer do not seem to go away. Numerous studies have been done to prove, or disprove, the link between cell phone use and brain tumors, but so far no conclusion has been reached. The National Cancer Institute even has a fat sheet answering some of the concerns, and the Institute writes “studies have not shown any consistent link between cellular telephone use and cancer, but scientists feel that additional research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.”
Now, however, a review of the existing studies on the topic found a harmful association between mobile phone use and the risk of tumors.
Appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the review analyzed results from 23 case-control studies involving more than 37,000 participants. When taken as a whole, the study found no link whatsoever. However, when the authors only analyzed studies with rigorous methodologies and higher standards, a link was found between long-term cell phone use (10 years or longer) and brain tumors.
Joel Moskowitz, main author of the study, also cautioned against having children use cell phones, because they have a longer risk of exposure throughout their life. An expert interviewed by HealthDay further recommended that children use a hands-free device or speaker-phone.
"The question remains unsettled — and unsettled always carries with it likelihood that we might find an association."
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