The Health Risks of Mobile Phones: A modern bride with hidden dangers
However, as we embrace the joy and possibilities offered by mobile technology, we often overlook the potential health risks associated with excessive mobile phone usage...
The Health Risks of Mobile Phones: A modern bride with hidden dangers
Story from Sussan Onuoha
Over the years, mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They’ve transformed how we live in countless ways, but this ubiquity has also led to widespread addictive tendencies.
Today, billions of people worldwide use mobile phones for various purposes. However, as we embrace the joy and possibilities offered by mobile technology, we often overlook the potential health risks associated with excessive mobile phone usage.
The following insights highlight the possible public health implications of our beloved mobile phones.
In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified high amounts of mobile phone radiation as carcinogenic. The surge in cancer cases in recent years could be related to this, as the radiofrequency emissions from mobile phones are reportedly 1000 times more significant than those from mobile phone masts.
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Furthermore, there are links between constant mobile phone use and brain tumors. A cohort study in Denmark connected billing information from over 358,000 mobile phone subscribers to brain tumor reports from the Danish Cancer Registry.
Recent studies by neuro experts have also shown that long hours of mobile phone use can alter brain activity, increase heart rates, and lead to sleep disturbances, stress, and neurotic symptoms of depression in both men and women. Sleep disturbances alone can cause poor brain function and hormonal imbalances.
Regarding eye health, long-term mobile phone use can lead to eye strain and damage from blue light emissions, particularly at night. This could result in a future generation with significant vision problems. Additionally, neck strain from constant phone use may become a common issue.
We all need to take steps to mitigate these impacts. Reducing the time spent on mobile phones, using earpieces to keep phones away from our heads, and minimising direct contact with body tissues can help reduce the absorption rate of harmful emissions.
Start today by adopting these safety measures to protect your health from the hidden dangers of mobile phones.