The Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation due to Mobile Phone Use on Thyroid Function in Medical Students Studying in a Medical College in South India.
This exploratory survey study assessed the association between mobile phone radiation exposure and thyroid function among 83 undergraduate medical students in South India. The authors report a significant correlation between total radiation exposure and higher TSH levels, seen in students both with and without a family history of thyroid illness. The abstract does not provide detailed RF exposure metrics or information on confounding control, limiting causal interpretation.
Key points
- Study population was 83 undergraduate medical students in South India who were active mobile phone users.
- The study explored an association between mobile phone radiation exposure and thyroid dysfunction indicators.
- The authors report a significant correlation between total radiation exposure and increased TSH.
- The reported correlation was present in students with and without a family history of thyroid illness.
- Daily phone talking time varied, with most reporting around 0.5 hours per day and a smaller proportion reporting over 3.5 hours.
- Clinical examination findings included thyroid swelling and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction in a minority of respondents.
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