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List of things that pose same possible carcinogen risk as mobile phones

WHO lists mobile phones as “possible carcinogens”. Specifically mobile phones are in the Group 2B category of possible carcinogens and while we won’t even pretend to be an expert in this area, it looks like almost anything can cause cancer.

Although we’ll point out that Group 2B carcinogens are classified as: “The agent (mixture) is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The exposure circumstance entails exposures that are possibly carcinogenic to humans.” as defined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a body under the WHO.

Taken from Wikipedia:

Group 2B classification is used for agents, mixtures and exposure circumstances for which there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans and less than sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. It may also be used when there is inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans but there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. In some instances, an agent, mixture or exposure circumstance for which there is inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans but limited evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals together with supporting evidence from other relevant data may be placed in this group.

The IARC has evaluated more than 900 agents since the 1970s and have identified more than 400 agents carcinogenic, probably carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic to humans.

We’re not claiming to experts on the subject here and although it appears that the risk posed by mobile phones are low, it is always better to be safe than sorry. So limit exposure to mobile phones as much as you can by wearing a handsfree kit when talking, texting more than calling and reducing mobile phone usage for children.

For the full list of “possibly carcinogen” agents as identified by the IARC, hit up the source link.

[source: Wikipedia and IARC]

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