Mobile phone use and trends in the incidence of cancers of the parotid and other salivary glands

Authors: Ken Karipidis, Rohan Mate, Masoumeh Sanagou, Chris Brzozek, David Urban, Mark Elwood

Year: 2021 May 18

Category: Cancer Epidemiology

Journal: Cancer Epidemiol

DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.101961

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34020314/

Abstract

Overview

This study examines the influence of mobile phone usage on the incidence of cancers of the parotid and other salivary glands in Australia. With the increasing use of mobile devices, concerns have arisen regarding their potential link to various cancers.

Methods

Utilized national registration data from 1982 to 2016.
Analyzed data using Poisson regression to evaluate change over three distinct time periods correlating to mobile phone usage trends.

Findings

Results indicated that the incidence of parotid gland cancer was stable in earlier periods but showed a notable decrease in males and increase in females between 2006 and 2016. Other salivary gland cancers remained stable across all periods studied.

Conclusion

The impact of mobile phone use on the incidence of these cancers appears inconclusive within this dataset. However, there is a concerning rise in parotid gland cancers in females since 2006 that necessitates further investigation into gender-specific risk factors.

🚨 Caution: Mobile phone use, though not established as a direct risk in this study, should not be ruled out as a potential risk factor. Ongoing research is critical to fully understand these dynamics.

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