Epidemiological study (observational study)

Long-term and frequent cellular phone use and risk of acoustic neuroma epidem.

By: Salahaldin AH, Bener A

Published in: Int Tinnitus J 2006; 12 (2): 145-148

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Aim of study (acc. to author)

The association between cellular phone use and risk of acoustic neuroma was investigated in Qatar.

Endpoint/type of risk estimation

brain tumor: acoustic neuroma

Type of risk estimation:

incidence

Exposure

- mobile communications
- mobile phone
- digital mobile phone
- personal

Assessment

questionnaire: use of cellular phone, years of use

Population

Group:
- men
- women
Age: 34–66 years
Characteristics: acoustic neuroma
Observation period: 2004 - 2005
Study location: Qatar
Data source: Hamad General and Rumailah Hospitals in Doha, Qatar

Study size

Type	Value
Total	13

Results (acc. to author)

All patients had used cellular phones for more than 5 years for an average of 14 times per day.
The incidence of acoustic neuroma was found to be 17.2 per million population in Qatar, compared to 2 to 20 per million inhabitants per year in various countries.

Limitations (acc. to author)

The authors stated that no proper screening and management protocol was available despite the presence of facilities in Qatar.

Study funded by

not stated/no funding

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