Genetic susceptibility may modify the association between cellphone use and thyroid cancer: a population-based case-control study in Connecticut

Summary of Research Paper:

Researchers sought to test the association between cell phone use and thyroid cancer and genetic susceptibility of individuals. The results suggest that genetic susceptibilities increase the link between cell phone use and risk of thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland is exposed to more RFR emitted from smart phones compared to earlier generations of cell phones and thus smart phones may pose a greater risk. Given the study findings in conjunction with the IARC 2B classification, the authors suggest a precautionary approach to cell phone use. Approaches for reducing cell phone radiation include the usage of hands-free devices, limited cell phone use among teenagers, and recommendations for low power cell phone mode.

Link to Published Peer Reviewed Research Paper:

Genetic susceptibility may modify the association between cell phone use and thyroid cancer: A population-based case-control study in Connecticut. Environ Res.

Authors: Jiajun Luo, Hang Li, Nicole C Deziel, Huang Huang, Nan Zhao, Shuangge Ma, Xin Ni , Robert Udelsman, Yawei Zhang

2020