Exposure to mobile phone electromagnetic fields and subjective symptoms: a double-blind study med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• hypersensitivity/subjective complaints: subjective symptoms

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • digital mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• hypersensitivity/subjective complaints: subjective symptoms (questionnaire with ranking (1= no sensation, 5= strong sensation) to rate following symptoms: headache, dizziness, fatigue, itching or tingling of skin, sensation of warmth on skin)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research (MTHR), UK

Comments on this article

• Arnetz BB et al. (2009): Exploring exposure to mobile-phone electromagnetic fields and psychophysiological and self-rated symptoms

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