Power Lines, Tablets Linked to Brain Cancer Risk in Children
Wireless radiation from power lines and tablets may increase children’s risk of central nervous system tumors, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Research. Central nervous system tumors, such as gliomas, are the “second most common childhood cancer,” the authors wrote in their report.
TL;DR
- Wireless radiation from power lines and prolonged tablet use are linked to an increased risk of central nervous system tumors in children.
- Central nervous system tumors are the second most common childhood cancer.
- Children are more vulnerable to radiation due to their developing nervous systems and higher water content in brain tissue.
- Tablet use showed a statistically significant link to increased tumor risk, even when not connected to the internet.
- Cellphone use did not show a significant link, except for children aged 5 and younger who used a cellphone for over four years.
- Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields have also been repeatedly linked to an increased risk of childhood leukemia and other health issues.