Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Reginald Lewis, Glioma, The Who
4 Dec 2018
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It is important to state that the association b/w cell phones and brain tumors to date is inconclusive: there are 2 reasons for this, 1. Cell phone technology has changed considerably over the past. 30yrs: first-gen cell phones used analog technology that emits low- frequency radio waves. Newer phones use a digital technology that emits a higher frequency radio signals: 2. No research is available yet on the effects of long-term use of digital cell phones. In 2006, the who conducted a longitudinal study of cell phone users, with a special emphasis on the risks of brain cancer for children: the who continues to monitor this issue and encourages further research in this field. 2: the discussion of the relationship b/w cellphones and cancer brings up 2 important points to remember, 1. The question about cancer and cell phones highlights the potential impact of environmental agents on health: 2.
