Finland's Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority encourages parents to err on the side of caution, saying radiation from cellphones could pose a health risk but the research into possible effects of prolonged cellphone use is unclear.
The authority's advice is the latest in a growing number of warnings about prolonged use of the devices.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a United Nations watchdog, has been investigating whether radiation from cellphones could lead to cancer in children and adults in a study known as Interphone.
The agency was supposed to release a report three years ago, but it hasn't yet been published because the scientists are divided over parts of the study — particularly over research that suggests long-term users of cellphones are more likely to develop brain cancer.
Interphone author and epidemiologist Elisabeth Cardis of the University of Ottawa would like another study to be done specifically on children.
"If there's a risk, it's likely going to be higher because of the usage and because of the innate sensitivity of children," said Cardis. "So I think it's very, very important that we study this so urgently.""
ORIGINAL SOURCE: CBC
1 comment:
It's quite interesting that authorities in Nokialand has shifted their position, since they've been for years just saying that there's no risk. Claim that has been supported by research funded by Nokia and major phone operators..
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