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Cancer Wolf and Wolf (2004) demonstrated a significant increase in cancer rates for people living within about 1,000 to 1,600 feet of a cell tower. Wolf and Wolf (2004) showed there were 4 times more cases of cancer in the antenna base station area than in the other areas if people lived within about 350 meters (1148 feet) of the cell tower for 3 to 7 years. Eger (2004) looked at cancer rates in Germany and cell tower proximity. The authors found that after 5 years, the cancer incidence within the 400-m [1312 ft] radius doubled compared to the group living further away. After 10 years, the cancer incidence within the 400-m [1312 ft] radius tripled. Khurana (2010) looked at several epidemiologic studies and concluded as well that cancer risk rises near cell towers. Gandhi (2015) found genetic Damage in those living within 300 meters (1000 feet) of cell towers with higher power. Gandhi concluded, “analysis further revealed daily mobile phone usage, location of residence and power density as significant predictors of genetic damage… which…may lead to cancer.” Gulati (2024) found a statistically significant nearly two-fold elevated rate of some chromosomal aberrations in the group with higher exposure within 240 feet. These findings were shown with emissions all within current FCC limits Lopez (2021) did a longitudinal study examining the background radiation level and health effects of those living near cell antenna base stations in a Madrid neighborhood both before and after cell tower placement. They noted after cell tower deployment a cancer rate 10 times higher than the general population of Spain. Neurobehavioral Symptoms- Electromagnetic Syndrome Khurana et al (2010) reviewed 10 studies of cell tower health effects and found that in 8 of the studies those who lived closest to cellular antennas had higher rates of the following ailments: fatigue, disturbed sleep, headaches, nausea, a feeling of discomfort, difficulty concentrating, depression, anxiety, memory loss, visual disturbances, irritability, hearing disturbances, skin issues, cardiovascular disorders, and dizziness. They concluded, “We found that eight of the 10 studies reported increased prevalence of adverse neurobehavioral symptoms or cancer in populations living at distances < 500 meters [1640 ft] from base stations.” The authors conclude, “None of the studies reported exposure above accepted international guidelines, suggesting that current guidelines may be inadequate in protecting the health of human populations. We believe that comprehensive epidemiological studies of long-term mobile phone base station exposure are urgently required to more definitively understand its health impact.” Very few studies have been done of health effects before and after cell tower placement but here are a few.