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populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be

needed to provide answers about some health effects,

such as cancer. This is because the interval between

the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and

the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many,

many years. The interpretation of epidemiological

studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual

RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless

phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such

as the angle at which the phone is held, or which

model of phone is used.

12. Which other federal agencies have responsibilities

related to potential RF health effects?

Additional information on the safety of RF exposures

from various sources can be obtained from the

following organizations.

FCC RF Safety Program:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s

(OSHA):

http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/

radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH):

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html

World health Organization (WHO):

http://www.who.int/peh-emf/

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation

Protection:

http://www.icnirp.de

National Radiation Protection Board (UK):

http://www.nrpb.org.uk