Long-term effect of mobile phone use on sleep quality: Results from the cohort study of mobile phone use and health (COSMOS)

Authors: Tettamanti G, Auvinen A, Åkerstedt T, Kojo K, Ahlbom A, Heinävaara S, Elliott P, Schüz J, Deltour I, Kromhout H, Toledano MB, Poulsen AH, Johansen C, Vermeulen R, Feychting M, Hillert L, COSMOS Study Group

Year: 2020

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Environment International

Institution: COSMOS Study Group

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.105687

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019339194

Abstract

Overview

Research assessing the impacts of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure from mobile phone use on sleep quality is of crucial importance, given our growing reliance on these devices in daily life. The following abstract details findings from a significant prospective cohort study exploring this link.

Background

Investigates the effect of RF-EMF from mobile usage on sleep quality.
Draws from comprehensive cross-sectional and cohort studies.
Aims to provide robust statistical analysis with extended follow-ups.

Methods

The study encompassed 24,169 participants from Sweden and Finland, using data from the COSMOS project, alongside sleep data collected via the Medical Outcome Study sleep questionnaire.

Findings

Baseline mobile phone use showed no major links to various assessed sleep outcomes.
Increased risk of insomnia was highlighted in participants with the highest mobile phone call-times.
Adjustments considered for the type of telecommunications service suggest minimal RF-EMF exposure effects.

Conclusion

Insomnia was more prevalent among individuals with higher mobile phone use. However, the findings propose this is likely linked to behaviors associated with phone use rather than RF-EMF exposure itself. No significant impacts on other sleep qualities were observed, providing crucial insights into current hypotheses regarding RF-EMF effects on sleep.

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