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Cell Phones and Health
One of the most common sights we see these days, is that of people with their mobile phones next to their ears. A boon for better communication, cell phone usage nonetheless has many health hazards. Various studies indicate that the emissions from a cell phone can be extremely harmful, causing genetic damage, tumors, memory loss, and increased blood pressure and weakening of the immune system. This is alarming information, and one has to take into account all these factors..
CELL PHONES AND HEALTH
Though there is no evidence of cell phones causing cancer or any such illness, but the suspicion, or fear of the same is not baseless either. The electromagnetic radiation from cell phones does have a potential link to cancer. The fact that this radiation is invisible, intangible, and enters and leaves our bodies without our knowledge makes it even more intimidating.
Possible hazards:
* Two minutes of exposure to emissions from mobile phones can disable a safety barrier in blood causing proteins and toxins to leak into the brain, could increase chances of developing Alzheimer's multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's. (Scientists at Sweden's Lund University)
* Scientists say exposure to the phones' low-level radiation causes red blood cells to leak hemoglobin and can lead to heart disease and kidney stones.
* Recent studies suggesting a link between cell-phone use and brain tumors, and the possibility that the microwaves could ignite petroleum fumes at gas stations.
* A cell phone unit, or communications tower, has so many of thee radiation emanating gadgets. This can be a problem for its immediate environment.
SPECIFIC HEALTH CONCERNS
Cancer / Tumors
Studies have been conducted suggesting that rats that have been exposed to microwaves similar to the sort generated by mobile phones but more powerful, showed breaks in their DNA which could indicate an adverse effect. Also, mice exposed to radiation for 18 months developed brain tumors. Though of course, these studies are not concrete proof.
Blood Pressure
It was observed that people using cell phones were prone to high blood pressure. Again, there isn't any concrete evidence of the same.
Pregnancy
A study at the University of Montpellier in France was carried out on 6000 chick embryos and suggested that the heavily exposed chick eggs were five times less likely to survive than the control group. This study raised questions about possible effects on pregnant women but it has not yet appeared in peer-reviewed scientific literature or been reproduced, so its findings are difficult to assess.
Headaches, Heating Effects, Fatigue
A study brought out that longer the people used mobile phones, the more likely they were to report symptoms such as hot ears, burning skin, headaches and fatigue.
The study did not include a control group (that is people who do not use mobile phones, to make a comparison); therefore the symptoms reported could have been caused by any number of other factors in the mobile phones users' environment, such as working with computers, stress, driving or reading.
Memory
There have been various studies into the connection between mobile phones and memory loss. A study looked into the effect of radiofrequency (RF) on the section of rats' brains that is linked with the memory. The results showed that RF could modify signals in the cells in a part of the brain that is responsible for learning and short term memory.
Posture (holding phone between raised shoulder and ear)
Some researchers claim that holding a mobile phone between the raised shoulder and the ear could have a damaging effect on muscles, bones, tendons and discs. These problems would apply equally to a cordless phone or a landline phone as to a mobile phone and are the effect of bad posture.
Mobile Phones and Children
Because of their smaller heads, thinner skulls and higher tissue conductivity, children may absorb more energy from a given phone than adults.
PREVENTION TIPS
* Cell phones should be used for emergencies, and not for long conversations.
* A small chip-like cell phone microwave radiation protection device is available, which has the ability to absorb electromagnetic energy waves from your mobile phone. It helps in reducing the potential harmful effects of these emissions to the human body.
* Using a mobile headset is a good idea, you don't have to hold phones next to your ears all the time
* Use a hands free mobile car kit while driving, without taking your hands off the steering wheel
THE WHO (World Health Organisation) RULES
* Mobile phone users should limit their exposure to harmful radio frequencies by cutting the length of calls.
* Hands-free devices cut exposure by keeping the instrument away from the head and body.
* Driving cum mobile phone talking should be banned.
* Mobile phones should not be used in Intensive Care Units of hospitals as they can pose a danger to patients by interfering with the working of pacemakers and defibrillators.
* People with hearing aids should not use mobile phones.
* Base stations, which have low powered antennae on their terrace to communicate with cell phones, should not be located near children's schools and playgrounds.
CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING
Studies indicate that a lot of car accidents have happened, while the driver was on the phone. This is because while driving, one obviously needs to concentrate, and talking on a phone doesn't help. Some countries like Portugal have banned the use of cell phones, which may not be very practical, as their main use is to be reachable while you are on the move. Thus, it is important to take certain precautions while driving:
* Position your phone within easy reach so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road.
* Get to know the features of your cell phone - speed dial, redial, voice mail, they can be your lifesaver. But don't dial and drive at the same time. Use a hands free kit.
* Avoid using a phone when road conditions are hazardous or traffic is heavy. You can let your voice mail take messages and then call back later.
* Don't engage in stressful conversations that may distract your attention from the road.
* Don't take notes or look up phone numbers whilst driving, wait till you can pull over.
* User abbreviated speed dialing. In fact, voice activated dialing is even better. It leaves both hands free. Frequently called numbers can be programmed.
* Have an answering machine installed that could take messages until you can return the calls. Let your co-passenger handle the calls if you are not travelling alone.
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March 06 At 11:15am Galal says:
Thanks a lot
March 06 At 11:14am Martin says:
Labeja says:
Now what is the way forward to save us from the danger.
March 06 At 11:04am Patrick says:
this info sounds too scary. if it is true then we may be headed for dooms day,coz cell phones seem to have become part and parcel of the human race.stella uganda
March 06 At 10:05am Shyamalee says:
Thanks for the valueable information
March 06 At 09:47am Omer says:
Thanks for the info
March 06 At 09:40am Fantahun says:
Thanks for info. As we know mobile is a precious communication method, is their any option? God protect us!!!!
March 06 At 09:34am Ibrahim says:
Hi, thanks for the Hyposesis ! What should we do with these cellphones?
March 06 At 08:48am Hood says:
anyway cell phones are bad to health i've learnt, what is the option to take? is there any other method of communication we can use besides them? i am seeing the world reaching an end. God should get to our rescue.
March 06 At 08:13am Magdy says:
tahnks for ur advices
March 06 At 07:56am Fran says:
Thanks for info
March 06 At 07:16am Sethumadhavan says:
very true,and i really feel the use of mobilephone should be restricted.Sethumadhavan nair
March 06 At 05:42am Gary says:
Hey, People. i use a company cell phone at work. I carry it around in my pants pocket. My personnnel cell phone is used for texting 90 % of my time. Is that safe?
March 06 At 02:44am Lauro says:
dont let your kids using your cellphone it might be hazard to their health
March 06 At 02:14am Mumtaz says:
Giraffe Says March 05,10
Spend some precious time with the Universal Gift of NATURE and realize how much damage the human being is causing itself surrounded with all the techno toys of today's lifestyle..we are survivors naturally and don't need to destroy ourselves and our environment with what we really have a control over...What happened to balanced lifestyles???Wake up before it's too late.
March 05 At 10:29pm Ismaaciil says:
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March 05 At 09:54pm Daniel says:
we're almoost dead I liked it.
March 05 At 08:42pm Odette Tinashe says:
any chances of an alternative,friendly communication device any time soon? ithink we really need it!
March 05 At 07:29pm Niiympa says:
is not good to use phone over and over niyimpa lazare
March 05 At 05:15pm Ali M. says:
Musa A. M.
what of the user that are using ear-phone?
March 05 At 04:57pm Emmanuel says:
am scared about this generation worse of our kids in the name of modern work . they start using the phones at a very very tender age by the time they reach 30 .............GOD help us
March 05 At 04:15pm Davies says:
Thanks
March 05 At 03:51pm Ramiza says:
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March 05 At 03:43pm Natasha says:
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March 05 At 02:58pm Aniefiok says:
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March 05 At 02:55pm Tanwa says:
Thanks for the info.
March 05 At 01:01pm Karuna says:
really nice
keep sending infos like these
how do we send it to our ear and dear ones??
March 05 At 12:54pm Gracious says:
Gracious says:
Thanks for the warning given in this article. It is a must for every reader.
March 05 At 12:04pm Yerry says:
for instant communication is risk, like selular phone, is the same with instant food also. so be carfefull to use. if possible just use de short mesage send (SMS). Thank u.
March 05 At 12:04pm Mambo says:
its kind of difficult to not being on the phone more especially use in the co-operate world, but do we need to do so thatb we keep up with our business and avoid it. though i know health is inportant.
mambo
March 05 At 11:48am Kapembwa says:
wow just read abit of it and am already scared of using my cellphone but anyways i will try to minimise on the time i spend on the cellphone and i will do a bit of sensitsing to my friends and family.thanks again
March 05 At 11:47am Gilbert says:
Merci pour l'information.
March 05 At 11:47am Gilbert says:
Merci pour l'information.
March 05 At 11:30am Goitsemang says:
Thanks for the information, I will definatley take care of myself.and James the experiment realy scared me ,maybe we need to take brake from using cell phones, we need to allso have land lines at home
March 05 At 11:13am Serafim Quirro says:
I thank too mutch to recive this message in my mail box. I'll send for you nextly my comment. God bless you! SERAFIM - Angola.
March 05 At 10:57am Gisele says:
WHAT can I to do i can't without my cell every time but now when i read i take care thank you
March 05 At 10:51am Seketula says:
Horrible. What should we do? Seké.
March 05 At 09:50am Juma says:
now iwant 2tell all people 2contenoue using their cell phon
March 05 At 08:50am Tavaita says:
Informative!!!!thanks...
March 05 At 08:33am Cecilia says:
Hi Dear,
Thank you for this information. We shall do our best to protect ourselves.
TUCEE, Ghana
March 05 At 07:54am James says:
Hello All,
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March 05 At 07:51am Anne says:
Thank you very much for this information. But, our children won't listen to us. They even sleep with their cellphones right beside them.
March 05 At 07:45am Bagarukayo says:
Thanks for the information. What can be done to save the lives of millions of people using them around the world? Any chances of legally holding the companies involved resoponsible for the looming disaster?
March 05 At 07:40am Kebade says:
10Q 2 such info and collect more !!!
March 05 At 06:57am Gilbert says:
what can we do coz most of us we expriencing the problems of cellphones
March 05 At 06:23am Yvonne says:
I really appreciate too! Thanks for this more details.
March 05 At 05:53am Kabanyana says:
ahaa!! I highly appreciate what i've read. It's life saving. personally, i had read somewhere that so far, no negative effects had been reported concerning cell phones. But then, i request for more proof.
Dorothy, Rwanda
March 05 At 03:27am Caronia says:
Thanks for the info, really appreciate this...now we should be very cautious using cell phones... thanks again..
March 05 At 03:15am Edward says:
yeah i appreciate the information provided but reseachers need to provide evidence to support their results before dishing out to the public to consume.We are left hanging, not sure whats the effects of cell phones...Thank you
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