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absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the
RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is
mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the
body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required
to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head
or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety
limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a phone with an
antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow your wireless
phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your phone.
Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website further
states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”. For example, the Stewart
Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December
2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that
using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to
limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific
evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://
www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11
ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are
available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search
“mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict
their children’s wireless phone use.
Where can I get further information about RF emissions?
For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of
April 2005):