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WHO-Linked Umbrella Review Protocol: RF-EMF Exposure and Cancer Risk in Humans

Mar 16, 2026 (EMFS)
Mar 12, 2026 (original)
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A new protocol for two umbrella reviews of epidemiological studies on radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure and cancer risk has been published, covering both near-field and far-field exposures. The study is registered with PROSPERO and involves researchers from IARC, RIVM, and multiple European institutions.

"The World Health Organization (WHO) identified key areas of concern, with cancer being most frequently rated as critical."

— Study authors

"To synthesize evidence on the association between RF-EMF exposure and neoplastic diseases, we will carry out two separate umbrella reviews to account for different RF-EMF exposure conditions: one will focus on near-field exposure and the other on far-field exposure."

— Study authors

Source

Near-field and far-field exposures to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and cancer risks in humans: a protocol for an umbrella review of epidemiological studies link.springer.com

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Near-field and far-field exposures to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and cancer risks in humans: a protocol for an umbrella review of epidemiological studies

Ziegler et al. (2026) Systematic Reviews

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