Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Cellphones usage may cause cancer

Studies have shown that people who have been using cellphones for ten or more years are at risk of growing tumors because of raditation. It is most likely that the tumor will grow on the side of the head that the cellphone is exposed to more often. However, people who have tumors deny their claims of cellphone usage. The evidences are mixed. Furthermore, doctors believe changing cellphone use and habits don't show an incredible link. Bluetooth devices and headsets produce much less energy than cellphonse and are recommended to those who use cellphones daily. Experts suggest to get a cellphone with lower radio frequency energies.

Everyone uses cellphones even little kids. I find it surprising to see a ten year old walking around the mall with their friends and they all have cellphones. I honestly don't know which side to believe because the article also states that electromagnetic radiation given off by cellphones may be too weak to damage actual DNA but there may be indirect ways. Maybe we shouldn't be on our cellphones 24/7. There are times where I find myself talking on the phone while I'm driving (I know it's against the law, but don't lie- you do it too.) and I spot others doing it too when we come to a stop at a stoplight. And that's where the lightbulb for bluetooth or headset should come in. But we don't think of it or bother buying it because who wants to spend an extra 40 bucks on a bluetooth and spend the time trying to install it? I got a pink (ew) blue tooth for christmas last year and I haven't even used it. Nevertheless, do I even know where it is.

Cell phones that have the highest radio frequencies include Motorola V195s (being the highest), RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 , LG Rumor 2, BlackBerry Bold, Samsung Instinct, T-Mobile Dash 3G, Sony Ericsson W350a, etc.

Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/10/cell.phones.cancer.tumors/index.html
Look up your phone: http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-radiation-levels/

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