Does Mobile Use Increase The Risk Of Brain Cancer The belief that the use of mobile phones increases the risk of brain cancer is now seen as a myth. A recent study concluded that there is no direct link between mobile use and brain cancer.
This study, conducted with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), stated that despite the aggressive development in wireless technology in the last 20 years, no increase in the incidence of cancer has been observed. Researchers from 10 countries were involved in the study, led by experts from the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency.
The study investigated the 300 Hz to 300 GHz radio frequencies used in devices such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi, radar, and baby monitors. According to Professor Mark Ellwood, a cancer specialist at the University of Auckland, this research has shown no connection between the use of mobile phones and the brain, pituitary gland, salivary gland, and blood cancer (leukemia).
During the study, the review of 63 scientific articles from 1994 to 2022 in 22 countries was made as a basis. Also, this study concluded that there is no risk of leukemia or brain cancer in children from radio, TV transmitters, or mobile towers.
According to Professor Ellwood, studies of high-frequency radars have also shown no risk of brain cancer. The results of the study have been published in the journal “Environment International”.
The study said that research is needed on the possible relationship between mobile phones and other types of cancer.
