The Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Usage on Health

Cell phones have become a necessity and their usage is prevalent in both personal and professional communications all over the world. However, scientists from different countries claim that cell phones can lead to some types of brain cancers. Glioma and Acoustic Neuronal are two types of brain cancers that result as a consequence of long-term usage of mobile phones. That cell phones can be dangerous to health and that they also might lead to various forms of cancer was announced by the World Health Organization on May 31, 2011, and cell phones were officially deemed as a “carcinogenic hazard.”

Cell phones use the microwave spectrum technology to enable communication. When the device is held close, the invisible stream of radio frequency signals penetrates our bodies which can prove to be a potential cause of cancer and several issues related to memory loss, dizziness and disorientation.

In order to mitigate the bad effects from the usage of cell phones, there are certain measures that one can take, such as limiting the duration of one’s calls on the cell phone, using blue tooth devices or hands free devices or speaker phone to increase the distance between the phone and one’s head. It is advisable to stay still while using the cell phone because more radiation is emitted while you are in motion. Switch off mobile phones when not in use as the cell phone is still emitting radiation.

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