Children and Radio Signals

Some parents are concerned about whether there are health risks for children using mobile phones or where base stations are sited close to schools, day care centres or homes.

National authorities in some European countries have recommended precautionary restrictions on phone use by younger children due to concern about possible greater vulnerability and to limit longer lifetime exposures if there is an unrecognised health risk.

Health authorities in other countries, such as Australia, the Netherlands, the USA and the World Health Organization have concluded that current scientific evidence does not justify specific measures and that international safety guidelines are protective of all persons, including children.