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Mobiles, masts and health
Mobile phones are improving communication all over the world. They help change people’s lives for the better by creating access to services and enabling economic development. For many of us, they are already an everyday part of our lives. Although there is no evidence to convince experts that the use of mobile phones and the masts that make them work carries health risks, some people are still concerned.
Safeguarding the health and safety of our customers, employees and the public is paramount. As part of the Vodafone Group, we aim to lead the industry in responding to public concerns regarding mobile phones, masts and health by demonstrating leading edge practices and encouraging others to follow.
Our approach to managing health issues
Research continues into mobile phones, masts and health. We have designed this section of our website to provide a range of useful information, answer the most commonly asked questions and communicate the most up-to-date scientific opinion.
Research
World Health Organisation: Are there any health effects?
"In a recently published factsheet titled Electromagnetic fields and public health: mobile phones the World Health Organisation stated that “a large number of studies have been performed over the last two decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use."
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) cancer hazard assessment
An expert group from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialist agency within the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced its cancer hazard assessment for radiofrequency signals (RF), including those from broadcast, mobile communications, microwaves and radar.
Common questions
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