Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that mobile phones are harmful. But if people are concerned about the radio frequency energy from these products, taking the simple precautions outlined above can reduce any possible risk.
Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, see the following Web sites: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program
(select "Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters"): http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on
United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/ ###206
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