Health and safety information Settings110themselves, the RF exposures that people get fromthese base stations are typically thousands of timeslower than those they can get from wireless phones.Base stations are thus not the primary subject of thesafety questions discussed in this document.4. What is FDA doing to find out more about thepossible health effects of wireless phone RF?FDA is working with the U.S. National ToxicologyProgram and with groups of investigators around theworld to ensure that high priority animal studies areconducted to address important questions about theeffects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).FDA has been a leading participant in the World HealthOrganization International Electromagnetic Fields(EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influentialresult of this work has been the development of adetailed agenda of research needs that has driven theestablishment of new research programs around theworld. The Project has also helped develop a series ofpublic information documents on EMF issues.FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) have a formal CooperativeResearch and Development Agreement (CRADA) to doresearch on wireless phone safety. FDA provides thescientific oversight, obtaining input from experts ingovernment, industry, and academic organizations.CTIA-funded research is conducted through contractsto independent investigators. The initial research willinclude both laboratory studies and studies of wirelessphone users. The CRADA will also include a broadassessment of additional research needs in thecontext of the latest research developments aroundthe world.5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure toradio frequency energy from my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products—and at this pointwe do not know that there is—it is probably verysmall. But if you are concerned about avoiding evenpotential risks, you can take a few simple steps tominimize your exposure to radio frequency energy(RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure