Do mobile phones cause hearing and vision complaints? A preliminary report epidem.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Further details

Endpoint/type of risk estimation

• hearing and vision complaints: earache, heating around the ear, decreased hearing, decreased or blurred vision

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
• • personal

Assessment

• questionnaire: type of mobile phone used, number and duration of calls per day, years of use

Exposure groups

Population

• Group:
  • men
  • women
• Age: 18–42 years
• Characteristics: volunteers
• Observation period: 2002 - 2004
• Study location: Saudi-Arabia (College of Medicine, King Saud University and different areas of Riyadh)
• Exclusion criteria: anemia, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, central or peripheral nerve disease, congenital hearing and vision disorders, medication use, computer professionals

Study size

Results (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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