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interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing

agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many,

many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is

hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure

during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect

this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is

held, or which model of phone is used.

What is FDA doing to find out more about the

possible health effects of wireless phone RF?

FDA is working with the U.S. Toxicology Program and with

groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high

priority animal studies are conducted to address important

questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency

energy (RF).

FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health

Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of tis

work has been the development of a detailed agenda of

research needs that has driven the establishment of new

research programs around the world. The project has also

helped develop a series of public information documents on

EMF issues.

FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet

Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and

Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on

wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight,

obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and

academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted

through contracts to independent investigators. The initial

research will include both laboratory studies and studies of

wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad

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