The Significance of Primary Tumors in the NTP Study of Chronic Rat Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation

Authors: Lin JC

Year: Nov 2019

Category: Health Sciences

Journal: IEEE Microwave Magazine

DOI: 10.1109/MMM.2019.2935361

URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8866792

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on the U.S. National Toxicology Program's (NTP) final report, which presented strong evidence indicating that GSM and CDMA-modulated 900-MHz wireless RF radiation leads to significant health risks in rats. The primary findings highlighted the development of malignant schwannomas in the hearts of male rats.

Findings

  • Statistical analysis revealed clear evidence of malignant schwannoma development due to RF radiation exposure.
  • Detection of unusual patterns of cardiomyopathy, showing damage to heart tissue in both male and female Sprague-Dawley rats.
  • Higher general primary tumor rates were observed in rats exposed to RF radiation, with a marked difference in tumor incidence between exposed groups and control groups.
  • The findings were supported by independent analysis, showing significant discrepancies in tumor rates between exposed and non-exposed groups.

Conclusion

The study underlines the potential carcinogenic effects of cell phone RF radiation, evidenced by increased tumor rates and specific severe cardiac impacts in exposed rats. It underscores the critical need for further investigation and reevaluation of RF radiation's classification as a potential human carcinogen based on updated animal study results.

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