Effects of mobile phone radiation on certain hematological parameters

Authors: Christopher B, Sheena MY, Uddin Khandaker M, Bradley DA, Chew MT, Jojo PJ

Year: Published online September 14, 2019

Category: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108443

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969806X19305481

Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the hazardous impacts of chronic exposure to electromagnetic radiation, particularly from mobile phones, in terms of significant changes in hematological parameters. This research highlights the health risks associated with excessive mobile phone use.

Findings

  • Extensive use of mobile phones has pertinent health concerns.
  • The controlled experiment analyzed changes in hemoglobin level, white blood cell count, platelet count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
  • Exposure consists of three blood samples of 27 volunteers subjected to 60 minutes of mobile radiation under identical conditions using a popular 4G mobile phone.
  • Significant findings indicated a decrease in platelet counts and increases in hemoglobin levels, WBC counts, and ESR rates.

Conclusion

The continuous and long-term exposure to mobile phone radiation could potentially lead to various health issues, particularly in densely populated or high-exposure environments such as workplaces and urban settings. Notably, immediate changes in blood parameters suggest that even short-term exposure might increase health risks.

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