| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 41 p.) : ill. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Sept. 20, 2012). |
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"July 2012." |
| File Type |
Text in PDF format. |
| Summary |
The rapid adoption of mobile phones has occurred amidst controversy over whether the technology poses a risk to human health as a result of long-term exposure to RF energy from mobile phone use. FCC and FDA share regulatory responsibilities for mobile phones. GAO was asked to examine several issues related to mobile phone health effects and regulation. Specifically, this report addresses (1) what is known about the health effects of RF energy from mobile phones and what are current research activities, (2) how FCC set the RF energy exposure limit for mobile phones, and (3) federal agency and industry actions to inform the public about health issues related to mobile phones, among other things. GAO reviewed scientific research; interviewed experts in fields such as public health and engineering, officials from federal agencies, and representatives of academic institutions, consumer groups, and the mobile phone industry; reviewed mobile phone testing and certification regulations and guidance; and reviewed relevant federal agency websites and mobile phone user manuals. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-771." |
| Subject |
Cell phones -- Government policy -- United States.
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Cell phones -- Health aspects.
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Radiation -- Physiological effect.
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United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Rules and practice.
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Cellular Phone -- utilization -- United States. |
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Radiation Effects -- United States. |
| Added Title |
Exposure and testing requirements for mobile phones should be reassessed |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-771 |
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