Cell Phone Cancer Hearings

September 25, 2008

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today announced a hearing examining the link between tumors and cell phone use.

While it is certain that both sides of the issue will be heard, it is very unlikely that any action will be taken in regard to the potential hazards of cell phones at this time.

Cell phone use has grown exponentially, as has the science on the connection between usage and human health effects. The hearing will explore the evidence of links between cell phone use and health problems such as tumors.

The following people will be called upon as witnesses: Mrs. Ellie Marks, Mr. Julius Knapp (Director at the FCC), Dr. David O. Carpenter (Director of Institute for Health and the Environment), Dr. Ronald B. Herberman (Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute), and Dr. Robert N. Hoover (Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Program at the National Cancer Institute).

Mobile device usage is on the rise. Government intrest in the health and safety of the public in regard to these devices is likely to continue as officials struggle to keep up with changing technologies and potential risks to the public.

Written by Todd · Filed Under Mobile, Telecom