I’m sure you are using one of them, like almost everyone else, including me. As you become aware of a few things, you will most likely make changes in the way you use a cell phone based on the information and awareness you are reading about.
There are up to more than 7 billion mobile phone subscriptions worldwide. Ongoing research is being done to clarify any health risks from cell phones or mobile phones. The first thing that comes to mind is electronic radiation, such as changes in sleep patterns and brain activity. Many tests show that radiation from mobile phones is a real hazard.
Many different investigations over the years have confirmed that prolonged exposure to radiation from cell phones is a significant health risk. Of course, such findings are strongly denied by the other side of that argument, depending on which side of the argument you listen to. Discussions like this have been ongoing for years and will most likely never be resolved. After all, why would designers and manufacturers admit any dangers from using the phone? This would certainly kill the goose that laid the golden eggs!
The international investigative agency, which is part of the world health organization, issued a statement more than five years ago, declaring mobile phones class B carcinogens.
Long-term exposure: how long is too much?
Whatever the brand, I Phone, blackberry, android, tablets, smartphones or just a basic flip phone has revolutionized communication in the 21st century. Some people spend up to 2.5 hours or more on the phone every day. Because cell phones provide an efficient and easy way to communicate, but at the same time, this can also affect health.
The possible effect of long-term intensive use of any mobile phone and the duration of each call are important. The amount of time people use cell phones are important factors that increase health-related risk. The amount of radio frequency energy that is released from mobile phone use depends on a number of factors, such as the distance between the face and the ear, the type of phone used, and the distance between the cell phone towers.
What these findings tell us: Make your conversation on a cell phone as short as possible or, better yet, use a hands-free device that places more distance between your head and the phone. Turn off the phone when not in use. Use the speaker phone whenever possible. Keep your phone away from your body as much as possible. Never use your phone while driving or, worse, texting; This puts you and others in a potentially dangerous situation.
Children are more vulnerable
Children have the potential to be at higher risk and be affected in different ways. A child’s brain is not fully developed until the age of 20. This makes any exposure to electronic radiation and radio frequency more dangerous for children than adults. The other problem that affects a large percentage of children and adolescents is vision. Looking at mobile screens, what are you doing to children’s eyes? Children at almost any age love to play with smartphones, but what are the long-term effects?
Unfortunately, some people are using babysitting devices for children without being aware of the harm they cause. Children like to see things up close on the screen, which contributes to increased myopia. Studies have shown that there is an alarming increase affecting many children between the ages of 10 and 12, and the number has doubled over the past decade. The fact is that the more children see things up close on the screen, the more danger their eyes are.
It is more common for children to develop myopia, which gives them blurred long-distance vision. Nearsightedness can also increase the risk of other eye problems in adulthood, such as cataracts and blindness. However, most cases of myopia are as young as six and 15-18, of course genetics play a role in how severe this is.
As a guide, reduce screen time to as little as 2 hours per day for 2- to 5-year-olds. Only a small increase in time should be allowed for seniors. Actually, in Taiwan, if a child under the age of 2 is found using a tablet or playing with any cell phone, the parents will receive a hefty fine.
Children who spend more time outdoors in the fresh air and in the sun have a much lower rate of myopia. Limit screen time, encourage children to spend more hours of “green time” in nature outdoors for better health. Be sure to include a colorful vegetarian diet made from green leafy vegetables that contain lutein, as it is known to aid eyesight and sight.
In general, common sense applies
A cell phone or mobile phone for most people has been one of the most revolutionary developments in time. It is a great communication tool that you can take with you wherever you go. It is a good safety and emergency device that can save lives. So what about all those devices?
Could it be just the one using it creating that problem?
Too many people go to the extreme and don’t know what is normal or reasonable. That also applies to our intake of food, beverages, including alcohol and tobacco, etc. All of them are not, or are less harmful if used in moderation. If only used for a short time, it can also be applied to cell phones or cellar phones, and can reduce the risk factor by up to eighty percent.