Cell Phones
Why they are/aren't safe
Are cell Phones really safe?
Cell Phones can be a problem. They emit radiation that may cause brain tumors, cancer, or may damage your DNA. They can also disrupt pacemakers, decrease fertility, and can increase the risk of traffic accidents.
Pros
- Radio-frequency radiation from cell phones is non-ionizing and is not powerful enough to cause cancer.
- Studies have shown an association between cell phone use and a decreased risk of certain brain tumors.
- There has been no rise in the rate of brain cancers despite a massive increase in the use of cell phones.
- Use of a cell phone while driving is not inherently unsafe.
- Cell phones increase personal safety by providing an easy means of contacting others during an emergency.
- Like cell phones, other devices including radios, televisions, cordless phones, and pagers all safely transmit signals using RF radiation.
Cons
- Due to the relatively recent adoption of cell phones, the long-term safety of the technology cannot be determined conclusively and caution is warranted.
- Cell phones emit radio-frequency (RF) radiation, and RF radiation has been shown to damage DNA
- Children may have an increased risk of adverse health effects from cell phone radiation.
- Children may have an increased risk of adverse health effects from cell phone radiation.
- Cell phone radiation may disrupt the functioning of pacemakers.
- Using a cell phone while driving, even with a hands-free device, is unsafe and makes accidents more likely.