A cross-sectional study of the association between mobile phone use and symptoms of ill health

Abstract

Overview

This study assesses the links between mobile phone usage and non-specific health symptoms among 532 Korean adults. Using quantitative measures for various health aspects, researchers investigated the patterns and impacts of mobile phone calls.

Methods

• Population: Adults from the Korean Genome Epidemiology Study.
• Data Collection: Face-to-face interviews to determine phone usage patterns.
• Health Assessments: Tools such as the Headache Impact Test-6 and the Psychosocial Well-being Index.

Findings

The study found significant correlations:

• Average daily phone call frequency correlated with perceived stress score in females.
• Increases in the duration of phone calls correlated with greater severity of headaches in both genders.

Conclusion

While no significant links were found between mobile phone call duration and stress, sleep quality, cognitive function, or depression, there was a notable association with increased headache severity, highlighting potential health risks associated with prolonged mobile phone use.