Study overviews

Mobile phone related articles are

Please note that a publication can be assigned to several endpoints, i.e. the sum of publications from the individual thematic points and subpoints can be greater than the total sum of actual publications.

Epidemiological studies on mobile communications

403 studies in total
  1. Brain cancer
    135 studies
  2. Other
    135 studies
  3. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    112 studies
  4. Other types of cancer
    58 studies
  5. Leukemia/lymphoma
    20 studies

Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints 112 studies in total

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Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Claeson AS et al. 2018 - men, women, 18–79 years - Sweden electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile phone base station, mobile communications, mobile phone, power transmission line, other domestic appliance, PC/TV monitor, energy-saving bulb, EMF general, also other exposures without EMF
Davidson HC et al. 2007 survey men, women, 18–30 years not given United Kingdom hearing, tinnitus, and balance difficulties mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Durusoy R et al. 2017 cross-sectional study men, women, 14–16 years 2009 - 2010 Turkey health symptoms: fatigue, headache, nervousness/irritability, concentration difficulties, forgetfulness, depressive symptoms, dizziness, tremor, nausea, visual disturbances, dryness of the throat, arrythmia, loss of appetite, sensitivity towards sounds, hearing difficulties, allergy, warming of the ear, discomfort during calls, numbness in the heed or face, prickling in the ear, flushing, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, DECT, RF field
Eeftens M et al. 2023 - men, women, 18–70 years 2019 - 2020 Switzerland and France cognitive performance, health-related quality of life, sleep duration and quality mobile communications, mobile phone, cordless phone
Eger H et al. 2010 survey men, women, ≥ 18 years January 2009 Germany depression, headache, cerebral symptoms, joint illnesses, infections, skin changes, dizziness, cardiovascular symptoms, disorders of the optical and acoustic sensory systems, nosebleed, hormonal disorders, gain and loss of weight, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, DECT, residential
Eicher C et al. 2024 - men, women, 18–30 years 2017 - 2018 Switzerland subjective sleep quality, electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile communications, mobile phone
Eyvazlou M et al. 2016 cross-sectional study men, women, 18–28 years 2014 Iran general health status, somatic symptoms, social dysfunction, anxiety and severe depression, insomnia mobile phone, mobile communications
Felix OK et al. 2014 - men, women, children not stated Nigeria health effects (e.g., headache, loss of appetite), sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM
Frei P et al. 2012 cohort study, prospective cohort study men, women, 30–60 years 2008, follow-up in 2009 Switzerland non-specific health symptoms (e.g., headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, lack of energy or concentration) and tinnitus mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, DECT, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, personal
Gomez-Perretta C et al. 2013 cross-sectional study men, women, 15–81 years January 2001 Spain fatigue, irritability, headache, nausea, lack of appetite, depression, lack of concentration, memory loss, skin alterations, visual disturbances, vertigo, vascular alterations, hearing problems, walking difficulty, sleep disturbances mobile phone base station, GSM, mobile communications, residential
Greco F et al. 2023 - men, women 2021 France migraine, electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile phone base station, mobile communications, mobile phone, microw. oven/heating device, microwaves, Radio/TV transmitter, DECT, Bluetooth, W-LAN/WiFi, other domestic appliance, power transmission line, induction cooker, EMF general, also other exposures without EMF, MRI
Guxens M et al. 2013 cohort study children, ≥ 5 years 2003 - 2011 The Netherlands behavior problems mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications, cordless phone, personal
Hagström M et al. 2013 survey men, women, 27–98 years July 2011 - January 2012 Finland 68 different symptoms, e.g. stress, sleep disorder, fatigue, concentration problems, memory problems, anxiety, muscle tension, skin problems, heart complaints mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, mobile communications, microw. oven/heating device, electric field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, PC/TV monitor, other domestic appliance, EMF general, residential, personal, also other exposures without EMF
Heinrich S et al. 2011 cross-sectional study children, 8–17 years 2006 - 2007 Germany chronic symptoms over the last 6 months: headache, irritation, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue, and fear, sleep disturbances mobile phone, digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, RF field, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, residential, personal
Heinrich S et al. 2010 cross-sectional study children, 8–17 years 2006 - 2008 Germany headache, irritation, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue and concentration problems mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, RF field, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, residential, personal
Hocking B 1998 survey men, women 1996 Australia cranial symptoms, neurological symptoms, atypical symptoms, waist symptoms mobile communications, analog mobile phone, digital mobile phone, personal
Huang PC et al. 2018 - men, women 2012 - 2013 Taiwan electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, EMF general
Huss A et al. 2015 cohort study children, 6–8 years 2003 - 2011 The Netherlands sleep-onset delay, sleep duration, night wakening, parasomnia, daytime sleepiness mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, residential, personal
Hutter HP et al. 2010 case-control study men, women, 16–80 years Nov 2003 - Nov 2004 Austria tinnitus mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Islam SMS 2014 cross-sectional study men, women, ≥ 18 years 2009 Bangladesh headache, dizziness, mood change, anxiety, depression and palpitation, sleep disturbances mobile phone base station, mobile communications, residential
Johansson A et al. 2010 cross-sectional study men, women December 2005 - April 2006 Sweden sleep disturbances, dizziness, discomfort, concentration, memory loss, fatigue, headaches, warmth behind/around ear, warmth on ear, burning skin, tingling/tightness, tinnitus, numbness, anxiety, depression, somatization, exhaustion and stress mobile phone, mobile communications, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, PC/TV monitor, other domestic appliance, personal
Kacprzyk A et al. 2021 - men, women 2018 Poland exhaustion, head-ache, irritation, concentration and sleeping difficulties, anxiety and somnolence mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, microwaves, microw. oven/heating device, power transmission line, induction cooker, laptop/tablet, audio/video dev.
Kato Y et al. 2012 survey men, women, 19–81 years June - October 2009 Japan sleep disturbances, 43 symptoms, e.g. headache, fatigue, concentration difficulties, dizziness, stiff nack or back, irritation, anxiety, skin problems mobile communications, digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, PHS, cordless phone, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, induction cooker, other domestic appliance, MRI, residential, personal, therapeutic/medical device
Khan MM 2008 survey men, women not given Saudi-Arabia chronic headache, impaired concentration, impaired memory, fatigue, hearing problem, skin disease, warmth around the ear, sleeplessness, self-rated health condition, relation of symptoms to mobile phone use mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Korpinen LH et al. 2009 survey men, women, 18–65 years October 2002 Finland pain in several joints and back, sleep disturbances, self-reported physical symptoms: headache, earache, warmth sensations, skin symptoms, depression, exhaustion at work, substance addiction, anxiety or fear situations mobile phone, mobile communications, personal