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agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, 
the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a persons RF exposure 
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called 
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone 
wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus 
produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many 
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal 
experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy 
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting 
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal 
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate 
the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the 
studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had 
been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so 
as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. 
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people 
use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results 
of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies 
have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies 
investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones 
and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, 
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None 
of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects 
from wireless phone RF exposures. Ho wever, none of the studies can 
answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of 
phone use in these studies was around three years.
5.  What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from  wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people 
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are 
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years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide 
reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological 
studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, 
but ten or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about 
some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the 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.
6.  What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National 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 (RF) energy. 
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization 
International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 
1996. An influential result of this 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. 
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association 
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement 
(CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the 
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, 
and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through 
contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include 
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA 
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the 
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7.  How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio 
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines 
in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety 
agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at 
a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). 
The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the 
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National 
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit 
takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues 
that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels 
known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the 
RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website 
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC 
identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF 
exposure level in the online listing.
8.  What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy  coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing 
a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy 
exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with 
the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The 
standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak 
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless 
Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the 
first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF 
is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method 
uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR 
test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of 
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is 
the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by 
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milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a 
wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 
9.  What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not 
know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned 
about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to 
minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a 
key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount 
of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must 
conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could 
place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since 
the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you 
could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or 
use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific 
data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you 
are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use 
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from 
wireless phone use.
10.  What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless 
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to 
lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described 
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. 
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance 
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. 
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that 
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, 
the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing 
such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence 
exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. 
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly 
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health 
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11.  What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some 
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test 
method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted 
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test 
method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the 
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint 
effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, 
was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to 
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless 
phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless 
phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the 
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard 
specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids 
and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a 
“compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This 
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. 
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible 
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be 
found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference 
and work to resolve the problem.
12.  Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) 
						

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Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas 
where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while 
driving, please observe the following:

b Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;

b Use hands-free operation, if available;

b Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving 
conditions or the law require it.
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by 
voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies 
the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your 
wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense 
and remember the following tips:
1.  Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial  and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take 
advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic 
redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you 
can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the 
road. 
2.  When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free  wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you 
choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a 
speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available 
to you. 
3.  Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where  you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get 
an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail 
answer it for you. 
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if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather 
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy 
traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the 
road.
5.  Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are  reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while 
driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common 
sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are 
reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby 
vehicles.
6.  Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are  not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before 
you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you 
may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But 
if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip -- dial only a few 
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 
7.  Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be  distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not 
mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the 
wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving 
and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to 
divert your attention from the road.
8.  Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of  the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in 
dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three 
numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of 
fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember, it’s 
a free call on your wireless phone! 
9.  Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless  phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in 
your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other 
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local 
emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. 
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assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter 
while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough to 
merit a call for emergency services. But you can still use your wireless 
phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no 
serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where 
no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call 
roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use 
your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that 
you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations 
regarding such use. Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or 
otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone 
while operating a vehicle.