[Mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects induced by radiofrequency electromagnetic field of mobile phone.]
Chen ZJ, He JL. · 2008
View Original AbstractMost studies don't show mobile phone RF radiation causes genetic damage, but conflicting results indicate more research is needed.
Plain English Summary
Chinese researchers reviewed existing studies on whether mobile phone radiofrequency radiation causes DNA mutations, cancer, or birth defects. They found conflicting results across different studies, with most research not supporting the idea that RF exposure causes these genetic effects. However, the authors noted that more research is needed on health effects from low-level RF exposure.
Why This Matters
This 2008 review highlights a critical challenge in EMF research: the inconsistent findings that have long characterized this field. While the authors concluded that most studies don't support mutagenic or carcinogenic effects from RF radiation, their acknowledgment that 'health effects from low level RF exposure need to be further studied' is telling. The reality is that conflicting results often emerge when studies use different methodologies, exposure levels, or timeframes. What this means for you is that the absence of consistent evidence for genetic damage doesn't equal proof of safety, especially given that mobile phone technology and usage patterns have evolved dramatically since 2008. The precautionary principle suggests taking reasonable steps to reduce exposure while researchers continue investigating these potential risks.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects induced by radiofrequency electromagnetic field of mobile phone.
Conflicting results are found in publications on the mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects...
The overwhelming findings do not support the assumption that RF exposure may induce mutagenic, carcinogenic or teratogenic effects. However, health effects from low level RF exposure need to be further studied.
Show BibTeX
@article{zj_2008_mutagenic_carcinogenic_and_teratogenic_1976,
author = {Chen ZJ and He JL.},
title = {[Mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects induced by radiofrequency electromagnetic field of mobile phone.]},
year = {2008},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18275128/},
}