The World Health Organization concluded a few days ago that radiation from cell phones may possibly cause cancer and put cell phones on the same list as engine exhaust, chloroform, lead, and others that are “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” The type of radiation that is emitted by cell phones is called non-ionizing radiation, which is similar to that emitted by a low-powered microwave oven (does that get you thinking too???)
Scientists from 14 countries participated in the study and reviewed additional studies done by their peers and believe that there is some evidence suggesting an increase in glioma and acoustic neuroma brain cancer for cell phone users. However, the scientists have not been able to draw conclusions for other types of cancers that may be caused as a result of cell phone use and the reason for inconclusiveness in other areas is that most environmental factors take decades of exposure before their effects are conclusive and cell phones have not been around long enough.
Cell phone radiation is especially dangerous to children and young adults whose skulls, still under development, are thinner and radiation can more easily pass through.
I wonder about the health effects of other wireless devices – microwave ovens and other mobile personal devices such as BlackBerry devices for sure, but how about cordless phones? Tablets?
Tags: cancer, cell-phones, microwaves, radiation
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