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. 135 studies
  2. 135 studies
  3. 112 studies
  4. 58 studies
  5. 20 studies

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

Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Kumar N et al. 2012 - men, women not stated India electromagnetic hypersensitivity, headache mobile communications, mobile phone
Kücer N et al. 2014 survey men, women, children, 9–80 years 2011 Turkey headache, vertigo/dizziness, fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia, tension-anxiety, joint and bone pain, lacrimation of the eyes, hearing loss and tinnitus, insomnia mobile phone, mobile communications, personal
Liu H et al. 2014 cross-sectional study men, women, 22–60 years August - September 2011 China sleep quality and sleep duration mobile phone, mobile communications, electric field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, occupational, personal
Liu S et al. 2019 - men, women, 14–24 years 2014 - 2015 China sleep disturbances, mental distress mobile communications, mobile phone
López I et al. 2021 - men, women 2019 Spain sleep duration, time to fall asleep, nightmares, headache, dizziness, fainting, tachycardia and tiredness, all cancer mobile communications, mobile phone base station, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, LTE, DECT, RF field, Bluetooth, W-LAN/WiFi
Martens AL et al. 2017 cohort study men, women, 31–65 years 2011 - 2012, follow-up 2013 - 2014 Netherlands non-specific symptoms (e.g. headaches, dizziness, pain in muscles, fainting, neck pain, back pain, excessive sweating, palpitations, bloated feeling in abdomen, blurred vision, shortness of breath, nausea, pain abdomen, tingling fingers, tight feeling in chest, chest pain), sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, Radio/TV transmitter, residential
Martens AL et al. 2018 - men 2011 - 2012, follow-up 2015 Netherlands sleep disturbances, non-specific health symptoms, respiratory symptoms mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, Radio/TV transmitter, also other exposures without EMF, residential
Martens AL et al. 2018 - men, women, 31–65 years 2011 - 2012, follow-Up in 2013 and 2014 Netherlands non-specific somatic symptoms such as headaches, low back pain and dizziness, others mobile communications, mobile phone base station, Radio/TV transmitter
Martin S et al. 2021 - men, women, ≥ 18 years 2015 -2017 France self-reported non-specific symptoms, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, residential
Meo SA et al. 2005 preliminary study men, women, 18–42 years 2002 - 2004 Saudi-Arabia hearing and vision complaints: earache, heating around the ear, decreased hearing, decreased or blurred vision mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Meo SA et al. 2005 survey men, women, 18–46 years not given Saudi-Arabia hearing and vision complaints: impaired hearing, ear ache and/or warmth of the ear; decreased vision and/or blurred vision mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Milde-Busch A et al. 2010 cross-sectional study children, 13–17 years not stated Germany headache (migraine, tension-type headache, miscellaneous headache) mobile communications, digital mobile phone, personal
Mohler E et al. 2010 cross-sectional study men, women, 30–60 years May 2008 Switzerland sleep disturbances and daytime sleepiness mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF field, DECT, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, TV broadcast (VHF/UHF), FM broadcast (UKW), residential, personal
Mohler E et al. 2012 cohort study men, women, 30–60 years May 2008, follow-up in May 2009 Switzerland sleep quality and daytime sleepiness mobile phone, mobile phone base station, mobile communications, RF field, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, residential, personal
Mortazavi SM et al. 2007 cross-sectional study men, women spring 2005 Iran headache, vertigo/dizziness, myalgia, palpitation, fatigue, tinnitus, difference in concentration, attention disorder, nervousness, and low back pain mobile communications, digital mobile phone, PC/TV monitor, personal
Mortazavi SM et al. 2011 cross-sectional study children, 6–16 years not stated Iran headache, myalgia, palpitation, fatigue, tinnitus, concentration problems, attention problems, nervousness mobile phone, mobile communications, cordless phone, PC/TV monitor
Mortazavi SMJ et al. 2018 - men, women, children, 11–79 years not stated Iran subjective symptoms (e.g., headache, vertigo, myalgia, palpitation, fatigue, tinnitus, concentration problem, attention problem, nervousness, back pain and toothache), sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, residential
Nagarjunakonda S et al. 2017 cross-sectional study men, women, 16–65 years 2014 - 2015 India epilepsy mobile phone, mobile communications, also other exposures without EMF
Navarro EA et al. 2003 preliminary study men, women, ≥ 15 years January 2001 Spain microwave sickness: fatigue, irritability, headache, nausea, appetite loss, insomnia, depression, discomfort, difficulty in concentration, memory loss, skin alterations, visual + auditory dysfunction, dizziness, gait difficulty, cardiovascular alterations mobile phone base station, GSM, mobile communications, residential
Oftedal G et al. 2000 cross-sectional study men, women 1996 Sweden, Norway subjective symptoms: dizziness, feelings of discomfort, difficulties concentrating, memory loss, unusual fatigue, headaches, sensations of warmth behind/ around/ on the ear, burning sensations in the facial skin, tingling/tightness sensations in the facial skin and other symptoms, details of symptom experience (e.g. duration of symptoms, medical consultation and sick leave), conditions under which the symptoms are experienced (e.g. long duration mobile phone calls), measures to reduce the symptoms mobile communications, GSM, NMT, PC/TV monitor, occupational, personal
Owolabi J et al. 2021 - men, women not stated Nigeria sleep disturbances, behavioral disorder, confusion, poor mental health, headache, attention deficit, fatigue/tiredness mobile communications, mobile phone, W-LAN/WiFi, RF field, laptop/tablet
Pachuau L et al. 2014 - men, women 2012 Indien health symptoms: fatigue, nausea, discomfort, headache, memory loss, skin problem. hearing problem, dizziness, muscular pain, visual disruption, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station
Pachuau L et al. 2015 - men, women 2014 India headache, dizziness, muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, feeling of discomfort, memory loss, visual disruption, hearing problem, cramp, difficulty in concentration and skin problems, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, residential
Roser K et al. 2016 cohort study men, women, children, 12–17 years 2012 - 2013, follow-up 2014 Switzerland behavioral problems (emotional problems, conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationship problems and prosocial behavior) and concentration capacity (homogeneity, power and accuracy) mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, residential, personal
Röösli M et al. 2010 cohort study, prospective cohort study men, women, 30–60 years 2008, follow-up in 2009 Switzerland daytime sleepiness, electromagnetic hypersensitivity, headache, tinnitus mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, residential, personal
Sagiv D et al. 2018 - men, women, 19–84 years 2014 - 2016 Israel sudden sensorineural hearing loss mobile communications, mobile phone
Salama OE et al. 2004 cross-sectional study men, women, 20–60 years not stated Egypt headache, earache, burning sensation of the face, fatigue, concentration difficulty, sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone, personal
Sandström M et al. 2001 cross-sectional study men, women 1996 Sweden, Norway subjective symptoms: dizziness, discomfort, concentration, memory loss, fatigue, headaches, warmth behind ear, warmth on ear, burning skin, tingling/tightness mobile communications, analog mobile phone, digital mobile phone, GSM, NMT, occupational, personal
Santini R et al. 2002 survey men, women not given France general symptoms (headache, concentration difficulties, loss of memory, tiredness, sleep disturbance); symptoms during use (discomfort, burning sensation of the face, pricking sensation on the ear, warmth of the ear) mobile communications, digital mobile phone, GSM, PC/TV monitor, personal
Santini R et al. 2003 survey men, women not given France symptoms of discomfort, sleep disturbances, fatigue, irritability, headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, depressive tendency, concentration difficulties, memory loss, skin problems, visual + hearing disturbances, dizziness, movement diff, cardiovasc. problems, libido lowering mobile phone base station, mobile communications, residential
Saxena Y et al. 2014 survey men, women, 16–22 years not given India sleep efficiency, sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep latency, daytime dysfunction mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications, personal
Schoeni A et al. 2016 cohort study men, women, children, 12–17 years 2012 - 2013, follow-up 1 year later Switzerland headache, tiredness, lack of concentration, exhaustibility, lack of energy and physical ill-being mobile phone base station, mobile communications, Radio/TV transmitter, residential
Schoeni A et al. 2017 cohort study men, women, children, 12–17 years 2012 - 2013, follow-up 2013 - 2014 Switzerland headache, tiredness, lack of concentration, exhaustibility, lack of energy and physical ill-being mobile phone, UMTS, GSM, mobile phone base station, mobile communications, cordless phone, Radio/TV transmitter, W-LAN/WiFi, personal, residential
Schreier N et al. 2006 cross-sectional study men, women, ≥ 14 years May - July 2004 Switzerland sleep disorders, headache, concentration difficulties, nervousness, rheumatism/muscle pain, respiratory problems, dizziness mobile communications, digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, cordless phone, Radio/TV transmitter, microw. oven/heating device, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, PC/TV monitor, other domestic appliance, residential, personal, also other exposures without EMF
Schüz J et al. 2006 survey men, women October 2003 - March 2005 Germany headache, tiredness, concentration difficulties, increased heart beat, vertigo, impaired vision, loss of appetite, anxiety, and other symptoms, self-classified hypersensitivity, sleep disturbances mobile communications, analog mobile phone, digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, cordless phone, electric field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, electrical substation, 16 2/3 Hz (train), other domestic appliance, residential, personal
Schüz J et al. 2007 cohort study men, women, ≥ 18 years January 1982 - December 1995, followed up through 2003 Denmark Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine, vertigo mobile communications, analog mobile phone, digital mobile phone, personal
Silva DF et al. 2015 cross-sectional study men, women, 18–87 years not stated Brazil irritability, anxiety, decreased libido, palpitation, depression, depressive tendency, depressive symptoms mobile phone, mobile phone base station, mobile communications
Singh K et al. 2016 cross-sectional study, preliminary study men, women, ≥ 18 years 2013 India hypertension, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, salivary function (unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rates, level of hydration, saliva consistency and pH) mobile phone base station, mobile communications, residential
Singh MM et al. 2022 - men, women, ≥ 18 years not stated India circadian rest-activity rhythm, time in bed, actual sleep time, sleep efficiency, sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset and fragmentation index mobile communications, mobile phone base station, UMTS
Stalin P et al. 2016 cross-sectional study men, women, ≥ 18 years January 2014 India headache, earache, neck pain, tinnitus, painful fingers, restlessness, morning tiredness, tingling fingers, fatigue, eye symptoms, sleep disturbance and hypertension, sleep disturbances mobile phone, mobile communications
Sudan M et al. 2012 cohort study children, children in utero, ≥ 7 years until April 2010 Denmark migraine, headaches, headache-related symptoms (stomach aches or sickness) mobile phone, mobile communications, personal
Sudan M et al. 2013 cohort study children, 0–7 years 1996 - 2002 Denmark hearing loss mobile phone, mobile communications, personal
Suleiman A et al. 2014 survey men, women, 16–77 years September 2013 Malaysia headache, giddiness, loss of memory, diarrhea, mental slowness, reduction in reaction time, depression, mood swing, fatigue, somnolence, vomiting, palpitation, feverish, insomnia mobile phone base station, mobile communications, residential
Szyjkowska A et al. 2014 survey men, women, 22–44 years 2005 Poland headaches, dizziness, fatigue, concentration difficulties, memory loss, warmth behind ear/on ear, burning skin mobile phone, mobile communications
Söderqvist F et al. 2008 cross-sectional study men, women, 15–19 years October 2005 Sweden sleep disturbances, health symptoms such as tiredness, stress, headache, anxiety, and concentration difficulties mobile communications, digital mobile phone, GSM, UMTS, NMT, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, personal, also other exposures without EMF
Tatoń G et al. 2022 - men, women 2018 - 2020 Poland electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, power transmission line, other domestic appliance, low frequency, EMF general, laptop/tablet
Taziki Balajelini MH et al. 2022 - men, women, children - Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain und Brazil hearing impairment mobile communications, mobile phone
Tettamanti G et al. 2020 - men, women - Sweden and Finland sleep disturbances mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, UMTS
Thomas S et al. 2008 cross-sectional study men, women, 18–65 years January 2005 - August 2006 Germany headache, neurological symptoms (e.g., tinnitus), cardiovascular symptoms (e.g., tachycardia), concentration problems, fatigue, sleep disturbances mobile communications, digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, personal
Traini E et al. 2023 - men, women 2011 - 2021 the Netherlands non-specific health symptoms (e.g. headache, palpitations, low back pain), sleep disturbances, perceived RF-EMF exposure and risk, electromagnetic hypersensitivity mobile communications, mobile phone base station, mobile phone, 5G, Radio/TV transmitter, cordless phone, RF field, laptop/tablet