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FDA & FCC Cell Phone Facts - Q&A

Discussion in 'GENERAL Wireless Discussion' started by bobolito, Aug 12, 2004.

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  1. bobolito

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

    http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html

    • 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?

    http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html
     
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  2. chuikov

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    That's a great resource too. Even though municipalities are prohibited by law from using health concerns as a reason for rejecting an application - they do it anyway. The FCC information is very credible and clear on the subject.
     
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    Thanks "bobolito"!

    Very useful informations!
     
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    It looks like the links above to the FDA page about Cell Phone no longer works.
    Here is the current FDA page:
    FDA on Cell Phones
     
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