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Research

Nokia activities in bio-electromagnetics research

The effects of radio waves have been studied for more than 40 years. A great deal of research has been completed, and the findings are regularly reviewed by government agencies, international health organizations and other scientific bodies.

These reviews consistently support the scientific conclusion that, radio signals operated at levels below the limits prescribed by standards and recommendations around the world, present no adverse effects.

Below are some of the research programs Nokia is sponsoring as part of our ongoing commitment to address radio frequency safety concerns:

European 5th Framework Program

Nokia together with the European Commission, other government agencies and companies, through the Mobile Manufacturers Forum and the GSM Association, has committed to sponsor several major independent research projects as part of the European Union's 5th Framework program these include:

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International Case-Control Study of Cancer in Relation to Mobile Telephone Use - INTERPHONE

The objective of the study is to determine whether mobile telephone use increases the risk of cancer and, specifically, whether the radio frequency (RF) radiation emitted by mobile telephones are carcinogenic. The project is being conducted by the International Agency For Research on Cancer (IARC) using a common core protocol in 13 countries including 7 from the EU (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, UK) and 2 associated (Israel and Norway).
Further information on INTERPHONE Project from the European Commissions Cordis website

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In vivo research on possible health effects related to mobile telephones and base stations - PERFORM-A

The objective of this project is to investigate if radiowaves are capable of inducing cancers or promoting cancer development in laboratory animals. Six EU countries participate in this program which is led by the Fraunhofer Institute in Hanover, Germany. The results, when combined with current and past studies of the effects of radio waves, will support a database for a health risk evaluation planned by the WHO in 2003 / 4.
Further information on PERFORM-A Project from European Commission Cordis website

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World Health Organization Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project

The WHO EMF project was established in 1996. In collaboration with international agencies and health organizations, WHO is pooling resources and knowledge concerning the effects of exposure to EMF and making a concerted effort to identify gaps in knowledge, recommend focused research programs that allow better health risk assessments to be made, conduct updated critical reviews of the scientific literature, and work towards an international consensus and resolution of the health concerns.
Further information at WHO website

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Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

This program is run by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in co-operation with US industry trade association the CTIA. The objective of the research is to address the results of studies previously conducted by the Wireless Technology Research, L.L.C. (WTR) which raised scientific questions. Accordingly, the CRADA focuses on two topics: (a) mechanistic studies related to genotoxicity (or carcinogenesis) and (b) research on additional epidemiologic studies.
Further information at US FDA website

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Research Association for Radio Applications (FGF - Forschungsgemeinschaft funk)

FGF is a German national research program, considering the possible environmental and health effects caused by electromagnetic fields from mobile and fixed radio transmitters. Nokia is contributing towards the work of FGF.
Further information at FGF website

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Health Risk Assessment of Wireless Communication (LaVita - project)

LaVita Project is a national research program in Finland. The project has a broad scope, some of the topics include: - Possible effects of electromagnetic fields on humans including cognition (memory and attention) brain function, circulatory responses, hearing and balance.
Further information at La Vita website

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