Recommended Web Sites

FDA: Cell Phone Facts - This government site provides links to information on wireless phones, radiofrequency energy, base stations, and safety standards.

National Cancer Institute: Cellular Telephone Use and Cancer - This fact sheet addresses the concerns regarding cancer and cell phone use and also summarizes the studies that were conducted.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: How do cellular phones work? OR Why do people worry about microwave radiation? - These fact sheets discuss microwave and cell phone safety.

International Electromagnetic Fields Project - As part of its charter to protect public health and in response to public concern over health effects of EMF exposure, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the International EMF Project in 1996 to assess the scientific evidence of possible health effects of EMF in the frequency range from 0 to 300 GHz. Here one will find standards and guidelines on exposure, what research is being conducted, and information on electromagnetic fields.

MEDLINEplus: Electromagnetic Fields - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.

Microwave Ovens - The World Health Organization has created this information bulletin about microwave ovens and radiation.

Mobile Telephones - The World Health Organization also discusses cell phones and their base units and radiation.

Radio Frequency Safety - The Federal Communications Commission provides this information on radiation from microwave ovens, cell phones, etc.

World Health Organization: Electromagnetic Fields - A number of informative fact sheets can be accessed here.