Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health: 2001-2003 review

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: genotoxicity (e.g. DNA damage, damage to chromosomes, induction of micronuclei, mutation)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation
• cell function: ornithine decarboxylase enzyme activity
• cancer: carcinogenicity
• effects on embryo/fetus: teratogenicity
• effects on the reproductive system: testicular function
• effects on the immune system: different immune functions
• effects on the cardiovascular system: blood pressure
• endocrine changes: melatonin secretion
• effects on the neurological system: blood-brain barrier permeability; neurological symptoms; EEG; presentation of neurological reviews
• cognitive/behavioral endpoints: cognitive function; presentation of behavioural reviews
• epidemiology: cancer and other detrimental health effects; presentation of epidemiological reviews
• dosimetry/technology: dosimetry and exposure assessment
• guidelines/safety: presentation of authoritative reviews
• intracellular calcium content/calcium signal pathway pattern

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • RF field
  • UHF fields
• • CDMA
  • TDMA
  • CW continuous wave
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone base station
  • GSM
  • PCS
  • NMT
  • MRI
• • occupational
  • residential

Related articles

• Kundi M et al. (2004): Mobile telephones and cancer--a review of epidemiological evidence
• Krewski D et al. (2001): Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health
• Krewski D et al. (2001): Potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunication devices