Study finds long-term heavy use of cellular phones increases the risk of cancer

It is not uncommon for studies on the same topic often come to very different conclusions, and studies on the link between increased risk of cancer and the use of cell phones are no exception.

A study published last year in the American Journal of Epidemiology has shown that frequent users of cellular phones face a 50 percent increased risk of developing certain types of tumors. In particular the risk of developing tumors parotid gland is increased by 50 percent. The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary gland and is located close to the jaw and ear, where mobile phones are held.

A 50 percent increase in the risk of cancer sounds very serious, and any increased chance of cancer should be taken seriously. However, if you stand back and see the real numbers, the possibility of getting a tumor using a cell phone is still incredibly minute.

A study conducted by Mark Kidd showed that cell phone users weighed the risk of tumors of the parotid gland increased 0003 percent to 0.0045 percent.

In September 2007 DailyTech reported that the mobile telecommunications and Research Program of Health released a study indicating that there is no short-term link between cancer and mobile phone usage. The report did say that more research is needed on the long-term partnership, mobile phone usage and cancer.

A study conducted by Dr. Siegal Sadetzki showed that the use of a cell phone for more than 10 years, in fact, increase the risk of brain cancer, and notes that children are particularly at risk because of their skulls development. Sadetzki said: “While I think this technology is here to stay, I believe that precautions should be taken to reduce exposure and reduce the risk of health hazards.”

Sadetzki recommends using a hands-free device at all times and hold the phone away from the body along with less frequent short calls. He also said limiting children spend their time on the phone.