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Use of mobile phones and cordless phones is associated with increased risk for glioma and acoustic neuroma

Hardell L, Carlberg M, Söderqvist F, Mild KH · Pathophysiology · Sweden

Summary

Pooled Swedish case-control analysis of long-term wireless-phone users. Cumulative use over 25 years was associated with a 3-fold increase in glioma risk and a 2-fold increase in acoustic neuroma.

Key findings

  • 01OR 3.0 for glioma with >25 years of mobile-phone use
  • 02Risk highest for ipsilateral (same-side) exposure
  • 03Dose-response relationship with cumulative call hours

Source

doi.org/10.1016/j.pathophys.2014.10.001

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