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high-priority animal studies are conducted to address concerns about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has implemented
new research programs around the world. The project has also resulted in a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to conduct research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent
investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
6. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the vital
data. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to
provide reliable proof of a cancer-promoting effect, if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to
human populations, but ten or more years of follow-up research may be needed to provide answers about certain health effects, such as
cancer.
This is due to the interval between exposure time to a cancer-causing agent and the rate for which tumors develop - if they do. This could
take several years into the future. 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.
7. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF)
energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.