Radiation Protection
- Introduction
- Radiation Basics
- Radiation and Health Fact Sheets
- Radionuclide Fact Sheets
- Magnetic & Electric Fields From Power Lines
- Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Literature Survey
- Mobile Telephones & Health
- Mobile Phone Base Station Survey 2007 - 10
- ARPANSA Environmental EME Reports
- Solar Ultraviolet Radiation
- Radioactive Waste Management
- Radiation Protection Websites
- ELF Magnetic Field Meter Hire
- Radiation Emergencies
- Australian Radiation Incident Register
- Electromagnetic Radiation Health Complaints Register
- Survey of Residential Power Frequency Magnetic Fields
quick links
contact
For more information please get in touch with ARPANSA
- +61 3 9433 2211
- +61 3 9432 1835
- email ARPANSA
EMR Literature Survey - May 2008
By: Vrijheid M et al
Published in: J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 2008 (epub ahead of print)
This is an exposure assessment validation study of the INTERPHONE project, which is investigating the possible association of brain tumour risk and mobile phone use. The INTERPHONE case-control studies assess exposure through the subjects’ reports of past phone use. To validate this method, phone records of 212 cases and 296 controls were collected from network operators in three INTERPHONE countries over an average of 2 years, and compared with mobile phone use reported at interview. The authors conclude that there was little evidence for differential recall errors overall or in recent time periods. However, apparent overestimation by cases in more distant time periods could cause positive bias in estimates of disease risk associated with mobile phone use.
By: Soderqvist F et al
Published in: Environ Health 2008; 7 (1): 18
Cross-sectional study assessing the use of mobile and cordless telephones and associated self-reported health symptoms among adolescents (15-19 years) in Sweden. The authors report that almost all subjects in the study used either a mobile or cordless phone, with girls more than boys. The authors also report that perceived health and certain health symptoms seemed to be related to mobile or cordless phone use. However, the authors warn that the findings on health effects should be interpreted with caution since bias and chance findings due to multiple testing might have influenced the results.
By: Kaprana AE et al
Published in: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2008 (epub ahead of print)
Review of studies on the effects of mobile phone use on the auditory and central nervous systems. The authors conclude that no safe conclusions can be drawn regarding the potential harmful effects of mobile phone use.
By: Conil E et al
Published in: Phys Med Biol 2008; 53 (6): 1511 – 1525
Study assessing the variability of anthropomorphic voxel models used in numerical radiofrequency dosimetric research. The authors conclude that for adult models, compliance with the ICNIRP reference levels ensures compliance with basic restrictions, but for child models, the whole-body-averaged SAR exceeds the basic restrictions by up to 40%.
By: Milham S and Morgan LL
Published in: Am J Ind Med 2008 (epub ahead of print)
Investigation of the high incidence of cancer among teachers at a school in the US and it’s possible association with high frequency voltage transients. The authors conclude that the cancer incidence was unusually high and is strongly associated with high frequency voltage transients.
By: Sharifian A et al
Published in: Int Arch Occup Environ Health (epub ahead of print)
In this study the antioxidant activity in plasma and red blood cells of 46 spot welders who are occupationally exposed to ELF magnetic fields was compared to a control group. The authors conclude that ELF magnetic fields could influence the antioxidant activity even at the recommended levels of exposure.
Top of Page