Can Computers Negatively Impact Our Health?

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The discussion centers on the potential health risks associated with computer use, including concerns about blindness, heart attacks, and cancer. It is suggested that, similar to cell phones, computers may have negative effects on health. The conversation highlights that materials emitting alpha, beta, or gamma radiation can contribute to cancer risk. While there is skepticism about computers directly causing heart attacks, the content displayed on screens may have an indirect impact. The topic also touches on the paradox of worrying about radiation from computers while engaging in other activities, like driving, that also pose risks. Overall, the thread raises questions about the long-term health implications of computer usage and the need for further research in this area.
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Do you think computers cause...

blindness, heartattacks, cancer, you know -- all of the ones that everyone include while generalizing causes.

Do you think that research will show, that just like cell phones, computers can affect us in a negative way?
 
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Well, anything that contains an materials that are undergoing an alpha beta or gamma decay can cause cancer. So yes,
HeartAttacks, i don't think they actually cause heart attacks, but the content they are displaying might
Blindness, hard to say, but yeh probably
 
It is my understanding that living inevitably causes death. If you are concerned with the hazards associated with the radiation emitted by a computer, how do you bring yourself to get into a car?
 

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