Some Neurological Symptoms Experienced By Users of Mobile Phones: A Survery Studyi

In the last twenty years, it has been discussed frequently whether there are any harmful effects of the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on human health. Among radiofrequency emitting devices, there is a great importance of mobile (cellular) phones. The aim of this study is to determine the possible neurological symptoms experienced by users of mobile phones. This survey study was conducted, using a questionnaire, in randomly selected 229 students at the Vocational School of Kocaeli Health Services. Chi- square test with Yates correction was used for comparisons of complaint frequencies in relation with sex and time of mobile phone possessions. As a result of the survey, the study has shown that users of mobile phones more often complained of extreme irritation, headache and dizziness symptoms according to sex and time of mobile phone possessions.