A team of researchers has not highlighted “no link” between the exposure to radio waves, issued in particular by mobile phones, and various cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma.
- An Australian study commissioned by the WHO found no link between exposure to radio waves, issued in particular by mobile phones, and various cancers.
- “We have passed all types of cancer, but we could not assess, rigorously, that leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid cancer and cancers of the oral cavity”, specify the researchers, who have analyzed more than 5,000 studies.
- These reassuring results fuel the keen debate on the impact of wireless technologies, while emphasizing the need to continue research.
It comes to relaunch the debate around the potential risks of the mobile health on human health … without closing it. An Australian study, commanded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in the journal Internationaldid not find “No association” Between exposure to radio waves and various cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid cancer or mouth cancers. But caution remains in order.
No correlation between mobile phone and brain cancer
This research was carried out by Professor Ken Karipidis, of Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (Arpansa), the Australian Nuclear Safety Authority. This is the second systematic review he directs for WHO on the links between mobile phones and cancer. His first study, published last year, was focused on brain cancers and other parts of the head, without finding a correlation.
This time, Professor Karipidis examined all the data available on the association between the radio waves of mobile phones, relay antennas and professional exhibition at various cancers. “We have passed all types of cancer, but we could not assess, rigorously, that leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid cancer and cancers of the oral cavity”, specifies the researcher in a press release.
More than 5,000 studies screened
Although the study has found no link between exposure to radio waves and these cancers, researchers remain cautious. “Unlike our first review on brain cancers, we have less certainty here on our conclusions. There are indeed fewer studies on these specific cancers, and they have not been replicated by as many scientific work . ” Arpansa therefore intends to continue its research to guarantee public health recommendations based on more solid evidence.
The team of scientists, however, highlights the extent of this study: “This systematic review has taken into account more than 5,000 studies, and 26 of them were included in the final analysis.” She adds that this research responds – partially at least – to a recurring question of the public on the links between wireless technologies and certain cancers. To go further, WHO is currently preparing an update of its assessment of the effects of exposure to radio waves on our health. Case to follow soon, therefore.
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