There are many proven disadvantages of mobile phone use, including addiction, stress and anxiety.
Mobile phones have not only made our lives easier, but they have also turned us into their slaves. From children to adults, most people are hooked to their phones most of the time, leading health experts to issue repeated warnings about the harm they cause to health. From causing addiction, stress, and anxiety among children to having negative effects on the eyes and brain, there are many proven disadvantages of using mobile phones.
However, mobile phones are also believed to cause brain cancer. Therefore, numerous studies have been or are being conducted to find out to what extent mobile phones are responsible for causing tumours. According to experts, research has so far shown that mobile phone users are not at greater risk of brain cancer than those who do not use phones excessively. However, the risk has only been assessed for short- and medium-term mobile phone use, i.e. for children under 10 years of age. Experts say that long-term mobile phone use has not yet been fully assessed.
Are mobile phone rays harmful to humans?
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, mobile phone radiation is a possible cancer-causing substance, but further studies are underway.
Mobile phones use radiofrequency electromagnetic energy (RFE), which is not known to damage DNA and cannot cause cancer-causing mutations. However, it has been suggested that it may increase the rate at which cancer develops. There is also concern that RFE produced by mobile phones may affect the brain, as mobile phones are often held close to the head.
Among people with brain cancer, there is some correlation between the side of the head on which they hold their cell phone and the location of brain tumors.
Why are most studies inconclusive?
According WebMDResearch has been unable to explain clearly and in detail the relationship between brain cancer and mobile phones because many of them have built-in weaknesses that can affect the accuracy of their findings. These include:
- Results of studies performed on animals or cells may not apply to humans.
- Most people may not have used cell phones regularly long enough to know if they are linked to cancer.
- Habits other than cell phone use may affect cancer rates, but these habits have not been studied.
- Most people don’t always remember how much or how long they’ve done something, like using a cell phone.
- Cell phone technology is constantly changing over time, which can affect study results.
- Most studies are conducted in adults, which means their results may not apply to children.
How can you use mobile phones safely?
If you’re concerned that your phone may increase your risk of cancer, there are some tips for using it safely, including:
- Always limit the time you spend on the phone
- Try using the speakerphone, a headset, or a hands-free device instead of holding the phone to your head.
- If possible, send a text message or WhatsApp instead of making a call.
- Always buy a mobile phone with a lower SAR, or specific absorption rate, which emits less radiation.
- Always sleep with your phone away from your body.
- Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it to prevent your phone from being hacked
- Turn off mobile data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone when not in use.
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