Abstract

Overview

Miranda-Filho et al. recently published a paper analyzing global patterns and trends in the incidence of brain and central nervous system (CNS) cancers. The study explores geographic and temporal variations and compares incidence rates across different countries worldwide.

Findings

The authors acknowledge the confirmed influence of genetic factors and ionizing radiation in brain and CNS cancers. However, they initially report inconclusive results regarding non-ionizing radiation. The paper critiques this gap and provides evidence of a potential link between long-term, high-level exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) and an increased cancer risk.

Conclusion

This correspondence crucially highlights the need for further research into the impact of electromagnetic fields on cancer development, urging the scientific community to reconsider and explore this potential risk factor more thoroughly.