@dcantrell Can anyone find anything more recent from American Academy of Pediatrics or do their recommendations remain the same as 2016? Their reccs are to keep it off the body and at least one inch away from the head. They have some other family safety tips here but I’m looking for anything more recent.
Also this seems like a
robust summaryfrom American Cancer Society which acknowledges a good amount of research, risks and the large gaps in research. American regulatory agencies seem largely aware of large vos in research that should be done. Basically I’m going precautionary principle on this one where possible but interested in what others find as well. More questions than answers imo.
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Based on a review of studies published up until 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified RF radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” based on limited evidence of a possible increase in risk for brain tumors among cell phone users, and inadequate evidence for other types of cancer. (For more information on the IARC classification system, see Known and Probable Human Carcinogens.)
More recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a technical report based on studies published between 2008 and 2018, as well as national trends in cancer rates. The report concluded: “Based on the studies that are described in detail in this report, there is insufficient evidence to support a causal association between radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure and [tumor formation].”
So far, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has not included RF radiation in its Report on Carcinogens, which lists exposures that are known to be or reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens. (For more on this report, see Known and Probable Human Carcinogens.)
According to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
“[C]urrently no scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses. Those evaluating the potential risks of using wireless devices agree that more and longer-term studies should explore whether there is a better basis for RF safety standards than is currently used.”
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
“At this time we do not have the science to link health problems to cell phone use. Scientific studies are underway to determine whether cell phone use may cause health effects.”
