The association between mobile phones and the risk of brain cancer mortality: A 25-year cross-country analysis

Authors: Mialon HM, Nesson ET

Year: 12/04/2019

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Contemporary Economic Policy

DOI: 10.1111/coep.12456

URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/coep.12456

Abstract

Overview

This study explores the potentially hazardous association between mobile phone use and the incidence of brain cancer across 88 different countries, utilizing data spanning from 1990 to 2015. This investigation leverages mortality data from the World Health Organization and mobile subscription statistics from the World Bank.

Findings

  • The analysis reveals a statistically significant correlation between higher mobile phone subscriptions and increased brain cancer mortality, observed 15 to 20 years later.
  • Differential effects models further affirm that the incidence of brain cancer linked to mobile phone subscriptions is significant compared to other diseases.

Conclusion

The results underscore a concerning link between increased prevalence of mobile phones and higher brain cancer death rates, which could impact public health advice regarding mobile phone usage.

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