A survey study on some neurological symptoms and sensations experienced by long term users of mobile phones epidem.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Endpoint/type of risk estimation

• headache, dizziness, extreme irritation, shaking in the hands, speaking falteringly, forgetfulness, neuro-psychological discomfort, increase in the carelessness, decrease of the reflex and clicking sound in the ears

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
• • personal

Assessment

• questionnaire: use of mobile phone

Exposure groups

Population

• Group:
  • men
  • women
• Characteristics: randomly selected from different ages, educations, earnings, locations and occupations
• Observation period: not given
• Study location: Turkey (Elazig)

Study size

Results (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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