Increasing Incidence of Thyroid Cancer and Use of Smart Phones [Health Matters]

PAPER manual IEEE Microwave Magazine 2026 Review Effect: unclear Evidence: Low

Read original paper → DOI: 10.1109/mmm.2025.3613612 Evidence Lab

Abstract

Category: Epidemiology Tags: thyroid cancer, smart phones, electromagnetic fields, incidence trends, mobile technology, RF exposure, epidemiology DOI: 10.1109/mmm.2025.3613612 URL: ieeexplore.ieee.org Overview This article discusses the rising incidence of thyroid cancer and its potential association with the use of smart phones. The text suggests a possible link between increased exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from mobile phones and thyroid health risks. Findings - There has been a documented increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in recent years. - Smart phone usage has become ubiquitous, resulting in higher exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields, particularly in areas close to the head and neck. - The article emphasizes that EMF exposure from personal electronics remains a growing public health concern, warranting further investigation and precautionary measures. Conclusion The report highlights the importance of considering the potential health risks linked to electromagnetic fields, specifically regarding thyroid cancer risk in relation to smart phone usage. The need for more research, monitoring, and public awareness is encouraged to address possible connections and safeguard community health.

AI evidence extraction

At a glance

Study type

Review

Effect direction

unclear

Population

—

Sample size

—

Exposure

RF mobile phone

Evidence strength

Low

Confidence: 62% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

The article discusses increasing thyroid cancer incidence and suggests a possible association with ubiquitous smartphone use and increased RF EMF exposure near the head and neck. It frames EMF exposure from personal electronics as a growing public health concern and calls for further investigation and precautionary measures.

Outcomes measured

Thyroid cancer incidence
Thyroid cancer risk (potential association with smartphone use)

Limitations

Appears to be a narrative discussion without described original study methods or quantitative effect estimates in the provided text
No population, sample size, exposure quantification, or statistical analysis details are provided in the abstract

Suggested hubs

cell-phones (0.95)
Focuses on smartphone/mobile phone RF EMF exposure and potential health risks.

View raw extracted JSON

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