Cellular
Phone Could be
Bad for Health
Is
anyone seriously
concerned about
possible
health risks
from cellular
phone ?
 Cellular
phone could be bad for health in some conditions. In order to raise all doubts,
several measures have been taken. Investigations for measuring the affects of
the cellular phone, the constitution of groups of experts, the study first
reports of experts
by
the World Organization of Health. In order to reassure the consumer, the
operators of telecommunication put information in place in their internet sites.
The
origin of this fear appeared in 1991 after the death by brain tumour of a «hooked»
of the cellular phone. The family institute a lawsuit against the operator of telecommunication
concerned but the
complaint was classified without continuation. By measure of prudence, the
constructors and the operators decided to finance the first scientific studies
on the subject.
Results
are even incomplete but we can already give certain recommendations. The
radiations of the microwaves caused by the cellular phones are only one of few
problems. We are going to speak about the other facts.
We
raised at least six situations which can cause some trouble if we are «hooked
» of cellular phones.
- The stiff neck of the telephone
It’s
silly but nobody think about it. When we stick its receiver handset between its
head and its shoulder, our cervical vertebras are subject to osteoarthritis and
it causes some pains. In the same way, muscular tension to the level of the neck
and shoulders increases when we hold the telephone with the side of the head.
The lateral tilt of the neck is one bad movements for the nape.
We want to make several things at the same moment
and we “wedge” his phone to let its two free hands for other tasks.
Stances that we take during the telephonic calls are well often incorrect and
can cause medical trouble.
- Cell phones and driving a deadly mix
When we use only one hand to
drive we cannot have the same reflexes and our concentration is disrupted. We
cannot be more heedful when we make several things while driving (regulating of
the radio, telephone, discussions..).
The
risks of accidents are more important from where an increase of the accidents
caused by a lack of concentration during the drive of a vehicle. Some countries
punish the phoning driver except when we use headset
for our cellular phone.
- Good manners and concentration
It
is very unpleasant to be disturb by a telephone when it ring at an ill-timed
moment. It is even more unpleasant to speak with somebody who immediately stops
the conversation for answering the phone. We try to resume the discussion but
it’s not pleasant. In this case we become «hooked» of the phone and we consider that the rest is of least importance.
- Telephones and
interferences
Some
apparatuses are sensitive to the microwaves transmit by the cell phones. Certain
machines display false data or the non reliable results. It’s reason that
it’s advised of do not approach a portable phone in use near planes,
hospitals, gas stations ..
We
note that the cell phones are more and more forbidden in the seminar, meetings,
conferences, press conference, even to school. Rings disturb the audience.
- To live near GSM relay stations
There
is a doubt on the innocuousness of the mobile and we can stop to use them. But
when we live in a building situated near relay stations of GSM we don't have the choice. Many residents complain about problems of health . Studies recommend
that the stations relays have a radiation as far as possible of houses,
buildings, residences. In the same way, it’s recommended to take some cautions
when a technician goes on the emitters for the maintenance.
- Radiations
Important
studies on the affects of the mobile will be finished toward 2005. There is a
doubt therefore on the innocuousness of the portable phones, there is a no
sufficient knowledge.
 Nevertheless,
the manufacturers of cell phones in our country must publish on the packages the
levels of radiation transmit in direction of the consumer's brain. We will be
able to compare the levels of radiation of the different phones.
The
recent studies are contradictory or incomplete.
Some
researchers demonstrated that the waves given out of weak intensity during a
long length (18 hours) on animals (C. elegans) dragged a major cellular answer,
an increase of temperature at the animal. However the tie of causality has not
be demonstrated and we cant’ compare animals to humans.
Considering
all these elements and that all studies won't be finished before several years,
It is preferable to use some headset for our cellular
phone and to use the portable for conversations of short or middle
lengths. In certain situations (meetings, libraries, schools..), it would be
well-intentioned to shut down telephone or to use the option «vibrators» not to disturb others. Most of the phone calls may wait.
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