Admittedly, the world is a better place thanks to the advent of cutting edge mobile technology. I guess Nokia captures its essence with its tag line: Connecting People.
However, there are always downsides to every technology. One of the many issues of using mobile phones is related to health problems.
According to IOL, a study by group of independent Dutch scientists has revealed that frequent use of cellphones leads to slower brain activity. This is the same process occurring on Alzheimer's patients. However, the evidence is not yet conclusive.
Moreover, BBC News reports the long-term cancer risk of mobile phone use cannot be ruled out. Fortunately, the UK mobile telecommunications and Health Research Programme (MTHRP) has ruled out the short-term negative effects of mobile phones to cell function and brain. Also, study on the specific impact to children is in the planning stages.
While most studies are in its early stages, I hope the mobile industry and mobile manufacturers will take these matters seriously and proactively prepare to combat this potential disaster.
January 1st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
The growing use of cell phones has sparked an international debate: is using a cell phone a health risk or not? Some people think that they are.
Cell phones, like microwaves and televisions, emit radioactive waves whenever they are turned on. In the past, the radiation emitted by these appliances was not given much notice, but with the renewed emphasis towards the healthy lifestyle, it is beginning to receive media attention. With millions of people now using cell phones, the issue is becoming a very salient one.
Since cell phone technology is relatively new, there is no long-term evidence on the effects of the cell phone radiation on the human body. Some tentative research, however, points to a small body of evidence that seems to indicate that cell phone use leads to the development of cancer. This is especially true for people who use cell phones on a very frequent basis. Overall, though, there is no agreement on whether cell phones are as harmful as some people would have you believe.