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LX165_Virgin_Eng.qxd 1/22/08 5:26 PM Page 72 Safety This is because the interval between the the development of a detailed agenda of time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. Safety International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been 72