Australian Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phone Use and Cancer
TDT | Manama
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A comprehensive study led by Australia’s nuclear and radiation safety agency has found no association between mobile phone use and various forms of cancer, according to findings published on Tuesday.
The research, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), determined that radio wave exposure from mobile phones does not contribute to the development of cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and cancers of the thyroid and oral cavity.
This marks the second systematic review commissioned by WHO and carried out by ARPANSA. The first review, released in September 2024, investigated the potential link between mobile phone use and brain or other head cancers, concluding no evidence of a connection.
Lead author Dr. Ken Karipidis, assistant director of Health Impact Assessment at ARPANSA, emphasized that the latest study evaluated all available scientific evidence concerning mobile phones, mobile phone towers, and cancer risk.
“Our research found no link between radio wave exposure and these types of cancer,” Karipidis stated. “However, we acknowledge that there is less available evidence regarding these cancers compared to brain cancer, making our conclusions slightly less certain.”
ARPANSA scientist Rohan Mate, who contributed to the study, highlighted the significance of these findings, stating that they “add to the body of knowledge available to inform the public about wireless technology and its potential health effects.”
The research provides reassurance amid ongoing debates surrounding mobile phone radiation and health concerns, reinforcing previous studies that have found no substantial risks associated with regular mobile phone usage.
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