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epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure

during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,

such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.

What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of

wireless phone RF?

FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of

investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are

conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio

frequency energy (RF).

FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization international

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result

of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that

has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The

Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF

issues.

FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on

wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from

experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research

is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will

include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will

also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the

latest research developments around the world.

What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from

my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is -

it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks,

you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency

energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,

reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.

 "If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day,

you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF,

since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,

you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body.

Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if

you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use

measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless

phone use.

What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,

including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio

frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and

teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and

increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF

exposure.

Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children

be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in