The type of radiation emitted from mobile phones is electromagnetic radiation. It's present in mobiles because they use radio frequency (RF) waves to make and receive calls. Mobile phone radiation doses are considered to be very small as the emissions are low power.
Is there a Danger
Despite extensive research on the subject, there has been no conclusive evidence that using a mobile phone causes long term harmful effects in humans. Studies have shown that exposure to the RF waves emitted from mobiles can cause:- Slightly raised blood pressure at the time of use, pressure returning to normal when use is stopped
- Direct brain warming after prolonged use, which disperses as soon as you stop using your phone and causes no harm
- Mild fatigue after prolonged use
Reduce exposure to phone radiation
Simple precautions to reduce the levels of radiation you absorb from using your phone include:- Moving your phone 20 cm away from your head reduces radiation doses by about 98%. So instead of placing it under your pillow when going to bed, leave the phone at a bedside table.
- Hands free headsets dramatically reduce radiation emissions into the brain
- Try not to chat for hours on end or, if you must, get a hands free kit
- There are a few devices on the market that you can fit to your phone that reduce the emissions of radiation or allow the body to neutralise the effects, but beware of over-hyped promotions by these manufacturers using scare tactics to market their products.
- It's always sensible to take precautions where children are concerned as their developing brains and bodies are far more susceptible to radiation effects than adults, absorbing radiation at three times an adult's rate.
