[ RadSafe ] WHO: Cell phone use

[Brennan, Mike (DOH)]

I wonder how many of the people freaked out about the possibility of
cancer from cell phones talk (or worse, text) on those phones while
driving.  I don't know you can compare those risks without using a log
scale.  

Warning people about cancer from cell phones without mentioning the
hazards from not paying attention to things going on around you while
you talk is like warning soldiers about tripping hazards, but forgetting
to mention the land mines.

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[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Geo>K0FF
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:28 AM
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Subject: [ RadSafe ] WHO: Cell phone use

"WHO: Cell phone use can increase possible cancer risk

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/05/31/who.cell.phones/index.html

according to the World Health Organization. The agency now lists mobile
phone use in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine
exhaust and chloroform.

Before its announcement Tuesday, WHO had assured consumers that no
adverse health effects had been established.


Bob Yoss
MCW/FMLH"Glad to see this come out. I and many other folks who have been
involved in the R.F. industryhave *always& had concerns about chronic
microwave R.F. in close proximity to the head, eyes.Nonionizing does not
mean no detectable effects.Fellow radiomen tell tales of birds dropping
dead when flying in front of large radar arrays (DEW Line. I myself
developed cataracts at age 40.Too much anecdotal evidence to
ignore.Check archives. We were laughed at.George DowellFCC First Class
Radiophone + Radar License Licensed Radioman since 1966 Radioshop owner
since 1969 Motorola Service Center Owner since 1978 Electrical
Contractor's License IBEW Local #1Communications Contractor's License 
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