Question : MOBILE PHONE RADIATION RISKS



(a) whether studies show that users of mobile phones run the danger of radiation-risks; and

(b) if so, steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to devise measures to check/minimise such hazards?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)

(a)&(b): According to published literature of WHO and other agencies to date, there is no conclusive evidence of adverse health effects of use of mobile phones on human beings. There is also no adequate information at this point of time regarding health hazards associated with the use of these phones.