Interphone Study Findings on Health Effects of Mobile Phones and Other Wireless Devices

Interphone is a European research project that aims to investigate the potential health effects of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by mobile phones and other wireless communication devices. The project, which was launched in 2002 and completed in 2007, involved a large-scale epidemiological study that enrolled over 300,000 participants from nine European countries.

The main objective of Interphone was to assess the possible association between RF EMF exposure from mobile phones and various health outcomes, including brain tumors, acoustic neuroma, meningioma, and other types of cancer. The study also aimed to investigate the potential effects of RF EMFs on neurological and cognitive functions, as well as on sleep patterns and reproduction.

Interphone was a collaborative effort involving researchers from leading institutions in Europe, including the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and various national health organizations. The study used a combination of questionnaires, interviews, and physical measurements to collect data on participants' exposure to RF EMFs and their health outcomes.

The results of the Interphone study were published in a series of papers between 2006 and 2010. Overall, the study found no conclusive evidence that RF EMFs from mobile phones cause cancer or other adverse health effects. However, the study did identify some potential risks associated with long-term exposure to RF EMFs, particularly for certain types of brain tumors.

The Interphone study has been widely cited and has contributed significantly to our understanding of the potential health effects of RF EMFs. Its findings have been used to inform international guidelines and recommendations for the safe use of mobile phones and other wireless devices.