GSM 900 MHz Microwave Radiation-Induced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat

Authors: Mortazavi SMJ, Owji SM, Shojaie-fard MB, Ghader-Panah M, Mortazavi SAR, Tavakoli-Golpayegani A, Haghani M, Taeb S, Shokrpour N, Koohi O.

Year: 2016 Dec 1

Category: Biomedical Physics and Engineering

Journal: J Biomed Phys Eng

URL: http://www.jbpe.org/Journal_OJS/JBPE/index.php/jbpe/article/view/447/224

Abstract

Overview

The study addresses concerns about the health impacts of mobile phone usage by examining the effects of GSM 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation on rats.

Background

  • Increasing mobile phone use has raised public concerns over potential health consequences.

Methods

Forty-two female adult Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups to assess the impact of different exposure levels and durations to RF radiation, with one group receiving a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.

Findings

  • There was no noticeable change in insulin release due to RF radiation exposure.
  • Observations included mild to severe inflammatory changes in the liver and damage to the islet cells of Langerhans with varying exposure durations.

Conclusion

This study finds significant health risks connected to the RF exposure from mobile phones, including liver inflammation and cell damage in the pancreas.

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