A comprehensive review commissioned by the World Health Organization has found no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain or head cancers. Led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), the review analyzed over 5,000 studies, narrowing down to 63 of the most scientifically rigorous. The final report, published Wednesday, focused on cancers of the central nervous system, salivary gland tumors, and brain tumors.
The review concluded there is no association between mobile phone use and cancer, regardless of usage duration or intensity. This comprehensive analysis covered studies from 1994 to 2022, making it the most thorough review on the subject to date.
Mobile phones emit low-level radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which has often sparked concern due to the word “radiation.” However, the study found that despite increased mobile phone usage, brain tumor rates have remained stable. Previous concerns arose from studies relying on self-reported data, which can introduce bias.
The findings provide reassurance, confirming that mobile phones do not increase cancer risk. Researchers stress, however, the importance of ongoing research as technology evolves.