The association between self-reported mobile phone usage with blood pressure and heart rate: evidence from a cross-sectional study

Authors: Amiri, F., Moradinazar, M., Moludi, J., et al.

Year: 2022

Category: Public Health

Journal: BMC Public Health

Institution: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14458-1

URL: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-14458-1

Abstract

Overview

With the increasing ubiquity of mobile phones, concerns about their potential adverse effects on health are significant, focusing especially on the cardiovascular effects due to emitted electromagnetic waves. This study explores the impact of mobile phone usage duration on blood pressure and heart rate.

Methods

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing data from 8,905 participants of the Ravansar non-communicable diseases cohort study.
  • Participants ranged in age from 35 to 65 years.
  • Mobile phone use was categorized into four groups based on usage duration over the past year.

Findings

Analysis showed a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and heart rate (HR) in women correlating with increased mobile phone use, despite certain confounding factors:

  • Negative association found between SBP, DBP, and mobile use duration among high-frequency users (8+ hours daily).
  • No significant association between HR and mobile use duration after adjusting for confounders.

Conclusion

This investigation indicates a potentially significant impact of mobile phone use on blood pressure in women. However, the absence of strong association with HR, especially in men, suggests further research is needed to understand these relationships comprehensively.

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