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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 implemented new research programs around
the world. The project has also resulted in 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
conduct 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 context of the latest research
developments around the world.
6. 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 vital data.
Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed
in a few 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