Evaluation of 900 and 1800 Mhz Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted from Mobile Phones on Pregnant Women

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate effects of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted from mobile phones (MOBPHs) on pregnant women and fetuses (PW&F). Correlationsbetween effects occurring and MOBPH usage duration (MOBPH-UD) and frequency of the RFRemitted were evaluated. The study comprised pregnant women divided into 4 groups: (control) non-MOBPH users; 1) MOBPH-UD: 2–15 min/day; 2) MOBPH-UD: 15–60 min/day; and 3) MOBPH-UD:>60 min/day.We investigated were the effects of RFR exposure on protein carbonyl (PCO), malondialdehyde(MDA), total oxidant and antioxidant status (TOS, TAS), 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHDG),and DNA single-strand breaks (SSBs) in the cord blood and placenta of pregnant women who usedMOBPHs for different durations. A positive correlation existed between the MOBPH-UD andharmful effects examined. Additionally, the alkaline comet assay for determination of DNA SBsshowed that using MOBPHs caused DNA SSBs.The results indicated that 900 and 1800 MHz RFR had great potential to affect PW&F.However, a correlation existed between the MOBPH-UD and harmful effects. In conclusion, theresults suggested that exposure to 900 and 1800 MHz RFR from MOBPHs usage could potentiallyaffect PW&F © 2021, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research. All Rights Reserved.