Mobile Phone
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Mobile phone
has become necessity of every human being. One can’t imagine the life without
it. Today, cell phones
are among the most popular means of communication throughout the world.
However, concerns are being raised over the possible effects of the radiations
emitted by them. Read on to know more.
Loss of
Hearing
The radiation emitted by cell phones can damage delicate workings of the inner ear. People who are subjected to long-term mobile phone use are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss. Today, there are ever-increasing numbers of people between 18 and 25 years suffering from hearing loss. Doctors consider excessive use of cell phones and other gadgets a major reason behind it. A person who spends more than two to three hours on the cell phone every day runs the risk of partial deafness over three to five years.
Accident
and Health
Most of the
accidents that happen daily arise because of mobile phones. The mobile phones
have resulted in dangerous driving, whose direct impact can be seen in
increasing no. of accidents. Apart from accidents, mobile phones have bad
impact on health as well. Several researches conducted by the health experts
have proved the bad impact of mobile phones on health.
Cancer
Another
damage that a mobile phone could cause to human health is cancer. As deadly as
we all know cancer to be, did you know that a mobile phone can also contribute
to it? Research has made us known that cancer can also be gotten through mobile
phone usage. Mobile phone emits radio waves which heats up the tissues in the
body and thereby causes damages in the body system which later results to
cancer.
By getting
to know the health defects attached to the frequent use of a mobile phone, you
will agree with me that the best way to avoid causing hazard to your health is
by reducing the rate at which you allow your phone to come in contact with your
skin.
Effect
on Sperm Count and Quality
Several
studies have shown a direct relation between decrease in sperm count and
extensive use of mobile phones. These studies were in the form of controlled
experiments that were conducted on human subjects, and experiments conducted on
sperms to assess their quality. In case of every subject, the count and quality
of sperms was checked. As a part of these studies, couples facing difficulties
in child-bearing were asked questions about their lifestyle and whether it
involved heavy use of cell phones. There was a link found between fertility
problems and excessive cell phone usage. The University of Athens conducted an
experiment on fruit flies, wherein the insects were exposed to radiation for a
few minutes. The exposure was found to result in a decrease in their
reproductive capacity.
The growth in mobile phone technology
is taking place at a rapid pace. On the other hand, researchers have not made
any major breakthroughs to prove the actual effects of cellular radiation. It
is best to minimize the exposure to cell phone radiation by avoiding their
overuse.
