FDA & FCC Cell Phone Facts - Q&A

Here you'll find answers to common questions about cell phones, towers and RF health risks.

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• What is radiofrequency energy (RF)?
• How is radiofrequency energy used?
• How is radiofrequency radiation measured?
• What biological effects can be caused by RF energy?
• What levels of RF energy are considered safe?
• Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure?
• How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my wireless phone?
• Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?
• Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
• Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
• What are wireless telephone base stations?
• Are wireless telephone base stations safe?
• Who regulates exposure to radiation from microwave ovens, television sets and computer monitors?
• Does the FCC routinely monitor radiofrequency radiation from antennas?
• Does the FCC maintain a database that includes information on the location and technical parameters of all the transmitting towers it regulates?
• Can local and state governmental bodies establish limits for RF exposure?
• Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
• What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
• What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
• What are the results of the research done already?
• What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
• What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
• What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
• What about children using wireless phones?
• What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
• Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects?
• Who funds and carries out research on the biological effects of RF energy?
• How does FCC Audit Cell Phone RF?

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