"Adolescents living within 100-200 meters of cell phone towers reported significantly higher rates of headaches (60%), sleep disturbances (52%), and difficulty concentrating (44%) compared to those living further away."
"This study suggests a potential association between proximity to cell phone towers and increased prevalence of certain health symptoms among adolescents, particularly headaches, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating."
"These findings highlight the need for further research into the long-term health effects of EMF exposure on this vulnerable age group. Given the widespread use of mobile technology, understanding these impacts is crucial for informing future health guidelines and regulatory policies."
Location
📍 Maysan Governorate, Iraq, Iraq
Investigating the Relationship between the Proximity of Cell Phone Towers to Residential Areas and Health Symptoms in Adolescents: A Study from Maysan Governorate
Al Musawi MAN, Mahmud HS (2026) The Malaysian Journal of Nursing Journal Level 0ⓘ
