Recent GSMA Updates
GSMA: INTERPHONE Study - New Publications
The INTERPHONE project is a multi-national series of epidemiological studies testing whether using mobile phones increases the risk of various cancers in the head and neck. Recent publications related to INTERPHONE include the following.
- Japan: Effect of Heterogeneity of Tissues on RF Energy Absorption in the Brain for Exposure Assessment in Epidemiological Studies on Mobile Phone Use and Brain Tumors, Varsier et al., IEICE-Transactions on Communications, E91-B(11):3792-3795, November 1, 2008.
The GSMA provided funds, which are administered by the UICC, in order to ensure scientific independence. The GSMA is aware of the interest in the results of the combined INTERPHONE analysis and encourages the INTERPHONE study group to complete the analysis and submit for publication so that the results can be examined by the scientific community.
GSMA: Health & Environment Microsite - Temporary Link
Following the recent launch of the redesigned GSMWorld site some people experienced problems accessing the Health & Environment microsite. The temporary URL is http://212.100.246.162/health/index.shtml and the site should also be accessible at www.gsmworld.com/health but your bookmarks may need updating. It is intended to integrate the microsite content within the Public Policy section of the GSMWorld site in the future.
GSMA: Mobile Phone Lifecycle Animation on YouTube
In order to increase awareness of environmental initiatives by the mobile industry the Mobile Lifecycle animation was recently added to the YouTube site. Further information is available here.
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Other Items of Interest
Austria: Dr Gerd Oberfeld Retracts His Mobile Communications Study
Dr Gerd Oberfeld has retracted his study that mistakenly claimed an increased cancer risk near a base station following evidence that there had never been a base station at the location.
Belgium: Minister for Consumer Protection Will not Allow Marketing to Children
The minister in charge of consumer protection will not allow the marketing of a mobile phone intended for use by children.
Europe: Science 'does more good than harm' – survey
A new EU-wide survey (Flash Eurobarometer report No. 239 - Young People and Science) shows that four out of 10 think that using a mobile phone might be dangerous for their health while almost a fifth (18%) think there's no risk at all.
Germany: Book on the REFLEX Data Fabrication
Dr Lerchl has published a book (in German) with the title Counterfeiters in the laboratory and their helpers: The Vienna cellular studies - individual or symptom?.
Global: Cellphone industry eyes charger power savings
The world's top five cellphone makers launched a common energy rating system for chargers, making it easier for consumers to compare and choose the ones consuming the least energy.
Israel: Non-Ionizing Radiation Regulations Approved by Knesset Committee
The Non-Ionizing Radiation Law, 2006, which came into force on January 1, 2007, has finally been approved.
Latin America: Mobile phone service means health care
Interview with Rafael Anta emphasizing the opportunities that mobile phone service offers for making health service more efficient and effective.
Malaysia: NGOs against turning state wireless
The state government’s plan to make Penang a ‘wireless’ state in the next two years is drawing opposition from non-governmental organisations concerned about the health risks of long-term exposure.
Niger: Cell phones bring down food prices
Cell phone use in Niger -- where 85 percent of the population lives on less than $2 a day -- has dramatically boosted the efficiency of grain markets and reduced the cost of staple foods.
Switzerland: Zurich Government Advice on Phone use by Young People
The Zurich city government advises that children and adolescents should minimise their exposure through measures such as use of SMS and avoiding use in areas of poor reception.
UK: The latest advance in medical care: mobile phones
Mobile phones are being used to improve the lives of thousands of Britons with chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma.
USA: Brain tumor risk inconclusive – Neurological in question
The majority of studies do not show that cell phones increase the risk of brain tumors. However, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons cautions that cell phones present plenty of other risks to people's neurological health.
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