Final results regarding brain & heart tumors in rats exposed from prenatal life until natural death to mobile phone RF (1.8 GHz GSM base station environmental emission)

Abstract

Overview

The research conducted by The Ramazzini Institute focuses on evaluating the carcinogenic effects of radiofrequency radiation (RFR), specifically from environments mirroring 1.8 GHz GSM antenna base stations. The study used a large sample of Sprague-Dawley rats, totaling 2448, to assess the long-term health implications of far field RFR exposure.

Findings

• A statistically significant increase in the incidence of heart Schwannomas was evident in male rats at the 50 V/m exposure level.
• Slight increases in heart Schwann cells hyperplasia were noted in both male and female rats at 50 V/m, though these were not statistically significant.
• Similarly, an increase in malignant glial tumors was observed in female rats at the 50 V/m dose, yet this too was not statistically significant.

Conclusion

The findings from the Ramazzini Institute confirm and reinforce earlier results from the NTP study, showing an increased incidence of tumors in the brain and heart of rats. The study importantly contributes to ongoing discussions on the carcinogenic potential of radiofrequency radiation, and supports calls for a reevaluation of prior conclusions made by IARC concerning human exposure to RFR.