The British government is about to start a 7 million
pounds (EUR 11.22 mln) investigation into the possible health risks caused by
mobile phones, according to a report by the interactive investor.
The inquiry, that is supported by the
telecommunications industry, follows two years after an investigation of the
government found no evidence to suggest mobile phones were a health hazard and
could cause brain or nervous system cancers.
However, the report did conclude that radiation from
handsets and base station masts could cause "subtle biological
changes." The government adopted the report's recommendation to continue
with taking the necessary precautions
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In some countries, public authorities or the
operators themselves have established public databases that
provide information regarding the location of base stations
within the local community. We will update this information
as more public databases become available online.
