Cell Phones

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Cell phone radiation levels are tested and certified to remain within levels deemed safe by the FCC.
- Pro 2: Radiofrequency radiation from cell phones is nonionizing and is not powerful enough to cause cancer.
- Pro 3: Peer-reviewed studies have found no evidence that cell phone use causes an increased risk of brain tumors.
Cons
- Con 1: The IARC has classified cell phone radiation as a possible carcinogen.
- Con 2: Cell phones emit RF radiation, and RF radiation has been shown to damage DNA and cause cancer in laboratory animals.
- Con 3: Peer-reviewed studies have shown an association between cell phone use and the development of brain tumors.
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