Risk of brain cancer from exposure to radiofrequency fields in childhood and adolescence [ 2009 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Malcolm Sim (Principal investigator)

Brief description Mobile phone use is increasing in Australia, especially among children and young adults. This study is the Australian arm of an international multi-centre study that will investigate exposure to radiofrequency radiation from mobile phone use during childhood and adolescence and later onset of brain tumours in people between the ages of 10 and 24 years. There is considerable community concern and scientific interest about possible health effects from mobile phone exposure in young people and this multi-centre study will provide important information about such cancer risks.

Funding Amount $AUD 708,426.31

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Aust/EU Collaborative Research Grant