| It seems like everywhere a person goes there | | | | used. The levels are low and are the same |
| is at least one person in view with a cell | | | | type of radiation as a microwave oven emits |
| phone to their ear whether it is on the road, | | | | but in much smaller amounts. |
| in a store, in a parking lot, walking down | | | | |
| the street, etc. Even in places where cell | | | | It has been suggested that using hands free |
| phone usage is banned such as concert halls | | | | sets can alleviate the problem of the head |
| or movie theaters there is the occasional | | | | being exposed to the radiation. Again |
| offender, or more likely, at least a few | | | | opinions vary. Some studies say it does not |
| people using the text messaging feature on | | | | decrease the amount of radiation exposure at |
| their phone. | | | | all. Other studies say it significantly |
| | | | decreases the amount of radiation exposure. |
| Cell phone usage has exploded over the past | | | | |
| decade and continues to rise. Nearly two | | | | Some people say the biggest danger with cell |
| hundred million people in the United States | | | | phones isn't from the either real or |
| have cell phones and there are well over one | | | | perceived potential to develop cancer, but |
| billion users worldwide. That means there are | | | | from inattentiveness while using the cell |
| a lot of phones sending their frequencies | | | | phone. How many of us have seen vehicles |
| over the airwaves at any given time. | | | | driving somewhat erratically down the road |
| | | | and then see when we get near the vehicle |
| Concern has arisen over whether or not cell | | | | that the driver is talking on a cell phone. |
| phone usage can harm a person's health. Brain | | | | It is a proven fact that a driver on a cell |
| cancer rates in the United States have risen | | | | phone is less attentive and more likely to |
| since cell phones were introduced, leading | | | | get in an accident. And, hands free sets |
| some people to wonder if cell phone usage is | | | | aren't the answer that some people may |
| the reason for the increase. | | | | believe. Yes, they free up both hands for |
| | | | driving and prevent a person from getting a |
| There have been reports of people developing | | | | sore arm, but the driver's mind is still |
| brain tumors in the exact same spot where | | | | occupied with the conversation and therefore |
| they held their cell phone. Some studies have | | | | less attentive to what is going on around him |
| expressed concern over long-term cell phone | | | | or her on the road. |
| use, believing it can lead to a person to | | | | |
| develop cancer. That is not to say a person | | | | Even people who are walking and talking on a |
| who uses a cell phone is going to get cancer, | | | | cell phone at the same time can put |
| but some studies suggest long-term use | | | | themselves in more danger because they are |
| increases a person's risk. | | | | not as aware of what is going on around them. |
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| Things may not be all gloom and doom however. | | | | All the conflicting reports make a person |
| A large study done in Denmark with almost a | | | | wonder what they should do. The good news is |
| half million cell phone users showed no | | | | that more comprehensive studies are being |
| increase in cancer for cell phone users. | | | | done to see if cell phone usage does or does |
| | | | not cause cancer. At the same time, |
| Yet, other studies have concluded there is a | | | | manufacturers are working on new processes |
| greater risk of cancer but only with analog | | | | that will decrease or even possibly eliminate |
| phone users. Some other studies conclude that | | | | a person's radiation exposure. Until more |
| any type of cell phone usage can raise a | | | | definitive answers are given, a person may |
| person's risk for developing cancer. There | | | | want to avoid talking on a cell phone for |
| are a lot of varying opinions on the subject. | | | | several hours every single day, but a person |
| According to the FDA, available data does not | | | | probably does not need to feel like they |
| show there are definitely health problems | | | | should have to give their cell phone up. It |
| associated with using wireless phones, but | | | | is still a great tool. |
| the information goes on to say that there is | | | | |
| also no proof that wireless phones are | | | | The advice about driving and talking on a |
| completely safe either. | | | | cell phone is the same as it has been though. |
| | | | A person should pull over in a safe area out |
| What about cell phone usage is causing the | | | | of traffic before engaging in a cell phone |
| concerns and the numerous studies to be done? | | | | conversation. |
| Cell phones emit radiation when they are | | | | |