This was announced by the World Health Organization, World Health Organization (WHO), as quoted by AFP from CNN, on Wednesday (01/06/2011).
The study was conducted by a team of 31 scientists from 14 countries, including the United States. The decision was made after more in-depth review on the safety of using cell phones. The team found sufficient evidence to categorize as a type of cell phone radiation harmful substance to humans.
The team found evidence of increased risk of glioma brain cancer and the enhancement of acoustic neuroma for mobile phone users. But can not draw conclusions for other types of cancers.
Currently the European Environment Agency has been pushing for further study. This independent body could cause the phone reveals an equally large risk with smoking, asbestos and leaded gasoline.
The head of a prominent cancer research institute at the University of Pittsburgh sent a memo to all employees urging them to limit cell phone use because of possible cancer risks.
