Wednesday 4 December 2013

ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CELL PHONE USAGE:

It was announced by the World Health Organization on May 31, 2011 that cell phones can be a probable cause of cancer. They have marked cell phones as a “carcinogenic hazard.” Through thorough research and peer-review analysis, the scientists from different countries came to the conclusion that the mobile phones can lead to some brain cancers (glioma and acoustic neuronal). These types of cancers can take a little bit of time to develop and the long term usage of this electronic device could result into several severe complications.

The microwave spectrum technology has been used by the cell phones for communication. When the device is held close, the invisible stream of radio frequency signals penetrate our bodies which can be a potential cause of cancer and several issues related to memory loss, dizziness and disorientation.
Several safety measures should be taken in this case to minimize the hazards of these radio frequency radiations. You should limit the duration of your calls on the cell phone, use blue tooth devices or hands free devices or speaker phone to increase the distance between the phone and your head. Try to stay still while using the cell phone because more radiation is emitted while you are in motion as the cell phone needs to keep track of you with respect to the changes in position. Switch off mobile phones when not in use as the cell phone is still emitting radiation when not in use. Try to keep the cell phone in your bag rather than taking it with you close to your body. Use cell phone covers or protectors which act as a shield in this case.

Bentham Science Publishers’ journal “Recent Advances in Communications and Networking Technology” publishes review and research articles, and guest edited thematic issues on new advances in communications and networking technology. This Bentham Journal is a useful guide for all researchers involved in telecommunication and networking science and technology. For more information, you can check http://www.benthamscience.com/rptelc/index.htm

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