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4. What are the results of the research done already?
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used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with
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wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such
studies mean for human health.
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5. What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
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Many factors aect this measurement, such as the angle at which the
phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is FDA doing to find out more about the
possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
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