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Association between number of cell phone contracts and brain tumor incidence in nineteen U.S. States

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Authors not listed · 2010

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States with more cell phone contracts showed significantly higher brain tumor rates, independent of population and demographic factors.

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Researchers analyzed brain tumor rates and cell phone subscription data across 19 U.S. states from 2000-2007. They found a strong correlation between higher cell phone usage and increased brain tumor incidence, even after accounting for population size, income, and age differences between states. The linear relationship remained statistically significant and independent of other factors.

Why This Matters

This population-level study reveals a disturbing pattern that deserves serious attention in the EMF health debate. While correlation doesn't prove causation, the strength of this relationship (r = 0.950) across diverse state populations is remarkable. The researchers controlled for obvious confounding factors like population density and demographics, yet the association persisted. What makes this particularly concerning is that it captures real-world exposure patterns across millions of people over multiple years, not just laboratory conditions. The study's authors appropriately called for limiting electromagnetic radiation exposure based on these findings. This type of large-scale epidemiological evidence complements the growing body of biological research showing mechanisms by which radiofrequency radiation can affect brain tissue.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Unknown (2010). Association between number of cell phone contracts and brain tumor incidence in nineteen U.S. States.
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@article{association_between_number_of_cell_phone_contracts_and_brain_tumor_incidence_in_nineteen_us_states_ce794,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Association between number of cell phone contracts and brain tumor incidence in nineteen U.S. States},
  year = {2010},
  doi = {10.1007/s11060-010-0280-z},
  
}
DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0280-zPubMed: 20589524

Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, researchers found a strong correlation (r = 0.950) between cell phone subscriptions and brain tumor incidence across 19 U.S. states, even after controlling for population size, income, and age differences.
No, the association remained statistically significant (P = 0.017) even after accounting for state population size, mean family income, and average age through multiple regression analysis.
The correlation coefficient was 0.950 with P < 0.001, indicating an extremely strong statistical relationship between cell phone subscription numbers and brain tumor rates across the studied states.
The study analyzed brain tumor data from 2000-2004 and compared it with 2007 cell phone subscription data from 19 U.S. states using government statistical reports.
Yes, the study authors concluded it would be prudent to limit exposure to all sources of electromagnetic radiation given the disturbing linear relationship between usage and tumor incidence.