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How and why do mobile phones and wireless devices cause harm?
Could you provide a link, since I would not be so sure.brewnog said:There have indeed been incidents where mobile phones have caused explosions at petrol filling stations, notably when the phone has been in the operators pocket and a call has come in.
Monique said:Could you provide a link, since I would not be so sure.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/3986509.stmSo although it is unlikely, under certain conditions mobiles and laptops can spark. And it is best not to be around petrol vapour when they do.
mtanti said:So is there a frequency range in the frequency spectrum which is harmful (biologically!)?
petrol station forecourt signs.
hypatia said:We have the trees here too, some so real looking that eagles have nested in them. But what's a petrol station forecourt sign?
Cell phones emit radiofrequency (RF) radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation. This radiation can be absorbed by our bodies and cause damage to cells and tissues. Studies have linked RF radiation to various health effects, including DNA damage, cancer, and neurological disorders.
Wireless devices, such as cell phones, emit RF radiation constantly, even when we are not actively using them. This means that our exposure to this radiation is prolonged and continuous, increasing the potential harm to our bodies.
Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cell phone radiation because their bodies are still developing. Their skulls are thinner, and their brains absorb more radiation than adults. Studies have shown that children who use cell phones have a higher risk of developing brain tumors and other health issues.
While using a hands-free device may reduce exposure to radiation from cell phones, it does not eliminate it entirely. The best way to reduce harm is to limit the use of wireless devices and keep them away from the body as much as possible.
To reduce exposure to cell phone radiation, you can: use a wired headset or speakerphone, keep your phone away from your body, use your phone on speaker mode, limit the use of wireless devices, and choose a lower radiation-emitting phone model. Additionally, you can turn off your phone or put it on airplane mode when not in use.