"But there is no conclusive data available so far on this issue, however, the growing body of scientific evidences indicates some bio-effects and possible adverse health effects of radio frequency radiation (RFR) which merit further investigations," Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Even the World Health Organisation after reviewing the studies published from 2000 to May 31, 2011 classified the radio frequency-electromagnetic radiations emitted from wireless phone under group 2 B-carcinogen category.
He said ICMR is conducting a multi-disciplinary cohort study in Delhi and National Capital Region to find out adverse effects of RFR, if any, emitted from cell phone on adult Indian population.
The RFR emitted from various cell phones will be correlated with the clinical and laboratory findings to examine whether use of cell phone is associated with reproductive dysfunctions, male infertility, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, ENT disorders and promote cancer, if any, in human volunteers.
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