ID Number		1039
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		450 MHz (Tetra) exposure to police and correlation with cancer incidence and brain function
Details		UK Police cohort using Tetra radio phones (450 MHz) (use on the Airwave network) and analysis of health effects / cancer incidence and mortality. A pilot phase will test the methods needed for the main study in two police forces, including consent procedures, health screening, quenstionnaire and participant follow-up. The main 15 year cohort study will commence after pilot phase and folow ~100,000 police personnel in England, Wales and Scottland. A detailed study involving 150 officers will include EEG analysis and cognitive testing. Start date May 2003, end date May 2008.
Findings		Ongoing
Status		Ongoing
Start Date		May 1, 2003
End Date		May 1, 2008
Principal Investigator		Imperial College, UK - p.elliott @ imperial.ac.uk
Funding Agency		Home Office, UK
Country		UNITED KINGDOM
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