Friday, October 13, 2006
Cell Phones and Your Health
The growing use of cell phones has sparked an international debate: is using a cell phone a health risk or not? Some people think that they are.
Cell phones, like microwaves and televisions, emit radioactive waves whenever they are turned on. In the past, the radiation emitted by these appliances was not given much notice, but with the renewed emphasis towards the healthy lifestyle, it is beginning to receive media attention. With millions of people now using cell phones, the issue is becoming a very salient one.
Since cell phone technology is relatively new, there is no long-term evidence on the effects of the cell phone radiation on the human body. Some tentative research, however, points to a small body of evidence that seems to indicate that cell phone use leads to the development of cancer. This is especially true for people who use cell phones on a very frequent basis. Overall, though, there is no agreement on whether cell phones are as harmful as some people would have you believe.
Perhaps a more sinister (and valid) reason to label the cell phone as a health risk is when it is used while driving. Several studies have now conclusively proved that using a cell phone while on the wheel dramatically increases the chances of an accident. Some research studies have even concluded that using a cell phone while driving is just as risky as driving under the influence of alcohol.
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