Effects of mobile phone exposure on biochemical parameters of cord blood: A preliminary study

Authors: Bektas H, Bektas MS, Dasdag S

Year: 2018 Aug 29

Category: Medical Research

Journal: Electromagn Biol Med

DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2018.1499033

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30156944

Abstract

Overview

This preliminary study investigates the fetal impact of radiofrequencies (RFs) emitted from mobile phones on postnatal cord blood.

Methodology

The study involved 149 pregnant women divided into four groups based on their mobile phone usage: non-users (control group), 2-15 minutes per day, 15-60 minutes per day, and more than 60 minutes per day. Biochemical analyses were performed on the cord blood of infants immediately after birth.

Findings

  • The most significant fetal impact was observed in the third group, with pregnant women exposed to RF radiation for more than one hour per day.
  • This group showed elevated levels of biochemical markers such as AST, ALT, LDH, CK, CK-MB, CRP, PCT, TnT, uric acid, and lactate (p < 0.001).
  • Conversely, mean platelet volume values were lower in this group compared to others (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

This is the first human study focusing on pregnant women and infants to explore the effects of long-term exposure to RF radiation from mobile phones. The findings suggest that such exposure may lead to biochemical changes in infants. Based on these findings, it is advised that pregnant women should minimize exposure to RF radiation from mobile phones during pregnancy.

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