A Pivotal Yet Overlooked Medical Study
In 2004, researchers Olle Johansson from the Karolinska Institute—a prestigious institution responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Medicine—and Örjan Hallberg published a groundbreaking study titled “1997 – A Curious Year in Sweden.” Their research revealed a striking shift in public health trends in Sweden starting in late 1997. Across all 21 counties, the previously declining number of long-term illnesses suddenly began to climb.
By July 1997, the number of individuals on long-term sick leave had dropped to a historic low of 43,256. However, the trend reversed abruptly the following month, leading to a dramatic rise. By December 2003, this figure had surged to 135,318. Similarly, workplace absences due to illness, which had been declining, began to increase, growing from 118,530 in August 1997 to 309,124 by February 2003.
Other health concerns followed suit. Reports of load injuries—affecting areas like the neck, shoulders, and back—doubled between 1997 and 2001. The incidence of suicide attempts among young people rose by 30% between 1998 and 2001. Prostate cancer cases spiked, with an overall 32% increase nationwide between 1997 and 2004. In Stockholm, men aged 50–59 experienced a nine-fold increase in diagnoses.
Traffic accidents involving serious injuries, which had been declining, began rising again. Such incidents grew from 400 in 1996 to 1,200 by 2004. Recovery times for major surgeries, such as breast and heart operations, also started to lengthen in 1997. Additionally, mortality rates from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions began climbing significantly.
What Changed in 1997?
The introduction of digital mobile phones (GSM 900 and 1800) to the Swedish population occurred in the fall of 1997. Many large companies adopted wireless office phone systems, exposing employees to microwave radiation for extended periods throughout their workday. Johansson and Hallberg concluded that mobile phones—not cell towers—were the primary culprits for this health crisis.
Before 1997, residents in densely populated areas recorded higher rates of illness than those in rural areas. After 1997, the trend reversed: rural populations started experiencing higher rates of illness across many metrics, including accidents, workplace injuries, and neurological disorders. The authors attributed this to mobile phones’ increased radiation output in low-signal areas, which required greater power to maintain connections.
Interestingly, prostate cancer deviated from this pattern, showing equal increases in both urban and rural areas. The researchers speculated that prolonged exposure to radiation from mobile phones in standby or off mode—when carried in pockets—may have contributed to this trend.
The Worsening Health Crisis
By 2009, Sweden’s public health indicators continued to deteriorate. In their follow-up study, “Apparent Decreases in Swedish Public Health Indicators After 1997—Are They Due to Improved Diagnostics or Environmental Factors?” Hallberg and Johansson uncovered further alarming data. Congenital heart defects in newborns nearly doubled between 1998 and 2007. Lung cancer rates among the elderly doubled between 1997 and 2005. Cases of facial melanoma in younger individuals rose by 40% from 2000 to 2006. Alzheimer’s mortality rates increased by nearly 300% between 1998 and 2008.
A Global Perspective on Electromagnetic Radiation
The mass adoption of mobile devices has had profound environmental and health consequences. Today, an estimated 17 billion mobile devices worldwide produce constant electromagnetic radiation. These emissions are linked to various health issues, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders. For example, stroke rates in China have more than doubled since the introduction of mobile phones, while diabetes rates globally have quadrupled.
In the U.S., the annual number of prescription medications dispensed skyrocketed from 1.5 billion in the 1990s to 7 billion by 2022. Nearly 60% of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses, with 42% of older adults taking five or more prescription drugs—a trend coinciding with the rise of mobile phone usage.
A Call for Change
The wide acceptance of mobile phone use harms both individuals and the environment. Many people remain unaware of the full extent of radiation exposure, mistakenly believing that distance or “neutralizing” devices provide protection. However, every active mobile phone contributes to the need for constant tower and satellite operation, which irradiates the surrounding area.
Those who are aware of the dangers warn that we must act definitively to reduce our reliance on cell phones and broadband tablets to prevent further harm. By abandoning mobile phones and raising awareness of their consequences, individuals can work toward a healthier, sustainable future for all living beings.
As dramatic as this sounds, it is far from impossible. Not too long ago, phones were attached to the wall by cords, and the world still managed to advance to the space age. It would be better to suffer an inconvenience that we once did not know as a convenience than to literally cook ourselves in a sea of micro and millimeter waves.
My Short-Term Solution
While my solution to this issue is not ideal (bathing in wi-fi and EMF is never good), it takes care of the problem of constant cell phone usage.
For other security reasons (SIM card hacking), I have chosen to use a VOIP (voice over internet protocol) phone number. You purchase them from a VOIP provider and use an app (smartphone or computer) to send and receive calls. You can even send and receive SMS texts. It is very cheap (ie, $2 or $3 a month).
Now, I can turn off my cell phone(s) and not carry them around the house or office. I send and receive texts and calls from my laptop or desktop. When I am out in the car, I keep the phone off unless I need to place a call. There is no need to be in constant communication with the world. It only brings you down emotionally.
Now, you might say, “If I use other apps for texting and social media, then I need my smartphone!” But virtually all platforms have a PC or MAC equivalent, or you can just use a web browser on a PC or MAC (or Linux, for that matter).
I use SIGNAL as my primary texting app, which appears to be the most private. If you can get your friends and associates to use SIGNAL, then you can greatly enhance privacy. You can tell this is true simply because many of those “ads” that constantly pop up in your feeds (shortly after you are texting that topic to a friend) magically stop happening. SIGNAL can be used on a PC or MAC, as well. Even WhatsApp has a web interface. However, WhatsApp is the worst offender for privacy concerns.
My Short Term Action List
- Use a VOIP phone number for calls and texts via computer apps (costs ~$2-$3/month).
- Turn off cell phones when not needed, reducing EMF exposure.
- Make calls only when necessary and avoid carrying phones around the home or office.
- Use a laptop/desktop for texting and social media instead of a smartphone.
- Choose SIGNAL for texting to enhance privacy; it works on PC, MAC, and Linux.
- Avoid WhatsApp due to privacy concerns despite its web interface.
- Limit constant communication to improve emotional well-being.
Knowledgeable People
Arthur Firstenberg is the foremost authority and activist on the topic of the self-induced microwave oven known as Planet Earth.
I highly recommend you read his books:
And connect with him at:
Substack: https://substack.com/@arthurfirstenberg
Website: https://cellphonetaskforce.org/
The radiation from our small devices has had a phenomenal impact on our health and state of mind ever since the inception of the electrical grid and the broadcasting of radio waves.
You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to learn more and finally take steps to reign in some of the crazy, destructive technologies that cause great harm in the name of needless convenience.
Dying to Make a Call
A Pivotal Yet Overlooked Medical Study
In 2004, researchers Olle Johansson from the Karolinska Institute—a prestigious institution responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Medicine—and Örjan Hallberg published a groundbreaking study titled “1997 – A Curious Year in Sweden.” Their research revealed a striking shift in public health trends in Sweden starting in late 1997. Across all 21 counties, the previously declining number of long-term illnesses suddenly began to climb.
By July 1997, the number of individuals on long-term sick leave had dropped to a historic low of 43,256. However, the trend reversed abruptly the following month, leading to a dramatic rise. By December 2003, this figure had surged to 135,318. Similarly, workplace absences due to illness, which had been declining, began to increase, growing from 118,530 in August 1997 to 309,124 by February 2003.
Other health concerns followed suit. Reports of load injuries—affecting areas like the neck, shoulders, and back—doubled between 1997 and 2001. The incidence of suicide attempts among young people rose by 30% between 1998 and 2001. Prostate cancer cases spiked, with an overall 32% increase nationwide between 1997 and 2004. In Stockholm, men aged 50–59 experienced a nine-fold increase in diagnoses.
Traffic accidents involving serious injuries, which had been declining, began rising again. Such incidents grew from 400 in 1996 to 1,200 by 2004. Recovery times for major surgeries, such as breast and heart operations, also started to lengthen in 1997. Additionally, mortality rates from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions began climbing significantly.
What Changed in 1997?
The introduction of digital mobile phones (GSM 900 and 1800) to the Swedish population occurred in the fall of 1997. Many large companies adopted wireless office phone systems, exposing employees to microwave radiation for extended periods throughout their workday. Johansson and Hallberg concluded that mobile phones—not cell towers—were the primary culprits for this health crisis.
Before 1997, residents in densely populated areas recorded higher rates of illness than those in rural areas. After 1997, the trend reversed: rural populations started experiencing higher rates of illness across many metrics, including accidents, workplace injuries, and neurological disorders. The authors attributed this to mobile phones’ increased radiation output in low-signal areas, which required greater power to maintain connections.
Interestingly, prostate cancer deviated from this pattern, showing equal increases in both urban and rural areas. The researchers speculated that prolonged exposure to radiation from mobile phones in standby or off mode—when carried in pockets—may have contributed to this trend.
The Worsening Health Crisis
By 2009, Sweden’s public health indicators continued to deteriorate. In their follow-up study, “Apparent Decreases in Swedish Public Health Indicators After 1997—Are They Due to Improved Diagnostics or Environmental Factors?” Hallberg and Johansson uncovered further alarming data. Congenital heart defects in newborns nearly doubled between 1998 and 2007. Lung cancer rates among the elderly doubled between 1997 and 2005. Cases of facial melanoma in younger individuals rose by 40% from 2000 to 2006. Alzheimer’s mortality rates increased by nearly 300% between 1998 and 2008.
A Global Perspective on Electromagnetic Radiation
The mass adoption of mobile devices has had profound environmental and health consequences. Today, an estimated 17 billion mobile devices worldwide produce constant electromagnetic radiation. These emissions are linked to various health issues, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders. For example, stroke rates in China have more than doubled since the introduction of mobile phones, while diabetes rates globally have quadrupled.
In the U.S., the annual number of prescription medications dispensed skyrocketed from 1.5 billion in the 1990s to 7 billion by 2022. Nearly 60% of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses, with 42% of older adults taking five or more prescription drugs—a trend coinciding with the rise of mobile phone usage.
A Call for Change
The wide acceptance of mobile phone use harms both individuals and the environment. Many people remain unaware of the full extent of radiation exposure, mistakenly believing that distance or “neutralizing” devices provide protection. However, every active mobile phone contributes to the need for constant tower and satellite operation, which irradiates the surrounding area.
Those who are aware of the dangers warn that we must act definitively to reduce our reliance on cell phones and broadband tablets to prevent further harm. By abandoning mobile phones and raising awareness of their consequences, individuals can work toward a healthier, sustainable future for all living beings.
As dramatic as this sounds, it is far from impossible. Not too long ago, phones were attached to the wall by cords, and the world still managed to advance to the space age. It would be better to suffer an inconvenience that we once did not know as a convenience than to literally cook ourselves in a sea of micro and millimeter waves.
My Short-Term Solution
While my solution to this issue is not ideal (bathing in wi-fi and EMF is never good), it takes care of the problem of constant cell phone usage.
For other security reasons (SIM card hacking), I have chosen to use a VOIP (voice over internet protocol) phone number. You purchase them from a VOIP provider and use an app (smartphone or computer) to send and receive calls. You can even send and receive SMS texts. It is very cheap (ie, $2 or $3 a month).
Now, I can turn off my cell phone(s) and not carry them around the house or office. I send and receive texts and calls from my laptop or desktop. When I am out in the car, I keep the phone off unless I need to place a call. There is no need to be in constant communication with the world. It only brings you down emotionally.
Now, you might say, “If I use other apps for texting and social media, then I need my smartphone!” But virtually all platforms have a PC or MAC equivalent, or you can just use a web browser on a PC or MAC (or Linux, for that matter).
I use SIGNAL as my primary texting app, which appears to be the most private. If you can get your friends and associates to use SIGNAL, then you can greatly enhance privacy. You can tell this is true simply because many of those “ads” that constantly pop up in your feeds (shortly after you are texting that topic to a friend) magically stop happening. SIGNAL can be used on a PC or MAC, as well. Even WhatsApp has a web interface. However, WhatsApp is the worst offender for privacy concerns.
My Short Term Action List
Knowledgeable People
Arthur Firstenberg is the foremost authority and activist on the topic of the self-induced microwave oven known as Planet Earth.
I highly recommend you read his books:
And connect with him at:
Substack: https://substack.com/@arthurfirstenberg
Website: https://cellphonetaskforce.org/
The radiation from our small devices has had a phenomenal impact on our health and state of mind ever since the inception of the electrical grid and the broadcasting of radio waves.
You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to learn more and finally take steps to reign in some of the crazy, destructive technologies that cause great harm in the name of needless convenience.
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