Exposure to electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile telephones could possibly cause cancer, including an increased risk in a malignant type of brain tumor according to the United Nations WHO (World Health Organization). A working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries has been meeting at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, to assess the potential carcinogenic hazards from exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. The working group discussed the possibility that these exposures might induce long-term health effects, in particular an increased risk for glioma, one of the most deadly type of brain cancer, according to WHO and IARC. This has relevance for public health. The working group discussed and evaluated the available literature on the following exposure categories involving radiofrequency electromagnetic fields – occupational exposures to radar and to microwaves; environmental exposures associated with transmission of signals for radio, television and wireless telecommunication; and personal exposures associated with the use of wireless telephones. International experts shared the complex task of tackling the exposure data, the studies of cancer in humans, the studies of cancer in experimental animals, and the mechanistic and other relevant data. We emphasize that the potential link between brain cancer and cell phones is still not conclusive. On the other hand, texting definitely is annoying.Reading our blogs might give you a headache! By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook Become Fan at “Bosnia TV” and “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow us at DiplomaticallyX