Effects of exposure to electromagnetic field radiation (EMFR) generated by activated mobile phones on fasting blood glucose.
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
; 26(2): 235-41, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Extensive use of mobile phones has been accompanied by a common public debate about possible adverse effects on human health. No study has been published so far to establish any association between the fastest growing innovation of mobile phone and fasting blood glucose. The aim was to determine the effects of exposure to electromagnetic field radiation generated by mobile phones on fasting blood glucose in Wistar Albino rats. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
40 Male Albino rats (Wistar Strain) were divided into 5 equally numerous groups. Group A served as the control one, group B received mobile phone radiation for less than 15 min/day, group C 15-30 min/day, group D 31-45 min/day, and group E 46-60 min/day for a total period of 3 months. Fasting blood glucose was determined by using Spectrophotometer and serum insulin by Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The Homeostatic Model (HOMA-B) was applied for the assessment of ß-cell function and (HOMA-IR) for resistance to insulin.RESULTS:
Wister Albino rats exposed to mobile phone radiation for longer than 15 min a day for a total period of 3 months had significantly higher fasting blood glucose (p < 0.015) and serum insulin (p < 0.01) compared to the control group. HOMA-IR for insulin resistance was significantly increased (p < 0.003) in the groups that were exposed for 15-30 and 46-60 min/day compared to the control rats.CONCLUSION:
The results of the present study show an association between long-term exposure to activated mobile phones and increase in fasting blood glucose and serum insulin in Albino rats.
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
2_quimicos_contaminacion
Asunto principal:
Glucemia
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Resistencia a la Insulina
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Teléfono Celular
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Campos Electromagnéticos
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Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales
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Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Arabia Saudita