CTIA Defers to Science on Health Topics

A hearing by the House Domestic Policy Subcommittee on whether there are health risks associated with using a cell phone just wrapped up a few hours ago, and it was noted during the session that CTIA had been invited to attend the session, but did not. That's true. We respectfully declined the invitation because the association has consistently deferred to the science on this topic, and we believe that any and all discussions on the issue should be based on that, and not on speculation or unproved hypotheticals. I've attached our press statement we distributed yesterday in advance of the hearing, which I think clearly explains our reasonable and rational position. It is as follows:   
   
“CTIA and the wireless industry take the health of our customers very seriously. That is why the wireless industry has supported scientific research on these issues, and also supports the Federal Communications Commission's strict safety guidelines that apply to all wireless devices that are sold or marketed in the U.S.  
 
“The wireless industry has always maintained that this important issue should be guided by sound science. The available scientific evidence and expert reviews from leading global health organizations such as the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, United States Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization reflect a consensus based on published scientific research showing that there is no reason for concern.  
 
“In fact, just yesterday, the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute released a statement, saying in part; ‘... [concerns] that using a cell phone may increase a person's risk of developing brain cancer are not supported by a growing body of research on the subject.’ 
 
“The public will be well served if tomorrow’s Congressional hearing focuses on the conclusions of peer-reviewed, published science.”