HARMS OF MOBILE PHONE

HARMS OF MOBILE PHONE

In our day-to-day life we cannot ignore the importance of mobile phones. But excessive use of everything is bad. Mobiles can have a negative impact on our health.  Today Mobile phones has become an essential part of our modern lifestyle. But it is important to be aware that incorrect and excessive use of this instrument could result in health problems. Research has shown that prolonged  use of mobile phone is dangerous for the health.  Scientific studies suggest  that radiation from hand-held mobile phones might cause subtle biochemical, physiological or behavioural changes among frequent users. Reports of brain tumours in regular mobile users have not been substantiated, but these gadgets have been shown to cause headache and fatigue.

   Children are particularly vulnerable because of their developing nervous system.  Mobile phone should not be given to a child until they are capable and well educated enough to use it properly. Some children are able to use mobile phones properly because they are responsible and reliable.   Besides this unnecessary, frequent and prolonged use of mobile phones by children should be strongly discouraged.  Here are some tips on how to avoid health risks associated with the use of mobile phone:

Precaution while using mobile phones:

1.            Keep the calls as brief as possible.

2.            Keep the device away from the body and not pressed against the head.

3.            Use pagers and conventional phones as much as possible.

4.            Use a hands-free kit to maintain some distance between your head and the antennae.

5.            Do not give children mobile phones.

6.            Mobile phones can disturb teachers and students and can also cause education standards to deteriorate, try to avoid it.

7.            Don’t use them in hospitals  as it disturb the patients. 

8.            Don’t use them on aircraft as they interfere with the navigation systems.

9.            Never use them while driving.

10.         If someone has a pacemaker, avoid carrying a phone in the breast pocket.

11.         Don’t use them for long conversations.