Several recent scientific studies concluded that cellphones are “possibly carcinogenic to humans” and determined that cellphones may potentially cause brain cancer, especially in children whose skulls are still developing (see my earlier post below). In one study, scientists found that the rate of brain glioma (a type of tumor) doubled in individuals who used cellphones for a period of 10 years or longer. In addition, as a follow-up to a 2005 and a 2007 study, Austrian researches found that cellphone use may also damage sperm production and is a likely contributor to male infertility. At this point there is no conclusive evidence on whether cellphone radiation my also disrupt embryonic development and whether damaged sperm DNA may affect the development of the fetus and increase the newborn’s risk of developing cancer.
Of course (almost) no one is going to give up his or her cellphone. And maybe you don’t have to – there are other precautions you can take, such as (i) using a head set or Bluetooth device, (ii) holding the phone at a distance when talking (instead of pressing it to your temple and ear), (iii) texting or emailing whenever possible, and (iv) storing it away from your body (no stuffing it into your jeans pockets anymore).
Alternatively, you can also get a radiation shield device for your phone, such as the WaveShield. The company also sells monitor shields (yes, we are exposed to radiation at work while using our computers – but the levels are considered to be safe).
Tags: brain cancer, cancer, cellphone, infertility
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