A recent systematic review led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) analyzed over 5,000 studies on radio frequencies and cancer risk, ultimately including 63 relevant studies conducted from 1994 to 2022.

The findings from this review provide greater confidence that radio wave exposure from wireless technology, including mobile phones, poses no significant health hazard.

This review was prompted by the emergence of extensive studies since 2011 that provided more comprehensive data on radio waves, addressing previous concerns raised by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of RF-EMF as possibly carcinogenic.

The review concluded that mobile phone use does not increase the risk of brain cancer, leukemia, or any cancers in children associated with mobile phone base stations or radio/TV transmitters.

ARPANSA's Rohan Mate expressed hope that these findings would alleviate public concerns regarding mobile phone safety.

It is important to note that the information provided by the study does not replace professional medical advice, and individuals should discuss their health concerns with a doctor.

Overall, the research indicates that any potential risk from RF exposure is minimal and should not be a cause for concern, as everyday activities present greater risks.

While the IARC's 2011 classification raised alarms among mobile phone users, it was based on limited observational studies, which this new review has expanded upon with a larger dataset.

The study's authors noted that while zero risk cannot be scientifically proven, the data do not indicate a significant risk from RF exposure.

Researchers recommend ongoing epidemiological surveillance, especially regarding emerging technologies like 5G, to monitor any potential long-term cancer risks.

The World Health Organization and other health authorities have called for further research on the topic to continue assessing the safety of mobile phone usage.

Despite the significant increase in wireless technology usage over the last two decades, the incidence of brain tumors has not risen, further supporting the review's conclusions.