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.
