Problems in Evaluating the Health Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation by Paul Ben Ishai

What does RFR stand for?
RFR stands for Radio Frequency Radiation.

What literature does this paper review?
The literature this paper reviews include:

  • Studies in vitro and in vivo.
  • Clinical studies on electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
  • Epidemiological evidence for cancer due to mobile-based radiation exposure.

How are in vitro studies performed? (1)
In vitro studies are performed with microorganisms, cells, or biological molecules outside of their normal context.

How are in vivo studies performed?
In vivo studies are performed on whole, living organisms.

What is the only effect the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) considers harmful?
The only effects the FCC and ICNIRP consider harmful are thermal effects.

What conclusion do the authors of the paper reach?
The conclusion the authors of the paper reach is that there's substantial evidence of RFR causing cancer, endocrinological, neurological, and other adverse health effects.

What are gliomas? (1)
Gliomas are a type of tumor which starts in the gilal cells of the brain or spine.

What are acoustic neuromas? (1)
Acoustic neuromas are a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.