Harmful effects of Cell Phones
65Harmful and Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Use
Here is a list of harmful effects of using a mobile phone...
Brain Tumors
Cell phone users can easily be affected by brain tumors due to the radiations emitted by cell phones. Interestingly, the risk is highest for ipsilateral exposure, meaning tumor on the same side of the brain where phone mostly held.
Alter DNA
A laboratory study has shown that radio waves from mobile phones do harm body cells and damage DNA.(According to BBC)
Glioma
Studies show that use of cell phones for more than 10 years increase the risk of Glioma
Nickel
Nickel has been found in quite a few mobile sets. About 30% of UK population is allergic to nickel. Rash breaks out where the skin comes in contact with the cell phone.
Lack of Sleep
Scientists at a Swedish University, University of Gothenburg discovered that spending a lot of time on a cell phone disturbed the sleep.
Road Accidents
Throughout the world stats have shown an increase in road accidents because of drivers either talking on cell phones or texting while driving.
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Yes rb11, auto accidents are something to be taken seriously now.
Glad I don't have one then :)
And I am thinking of getting rid of mine, but you know its difficult to get rid of a cell phone once you make it a part of your daily life style.
Great hub. Very informative and important information I did not know. God Bless













rb11 says:
5 months ago
The amazing thing about your Hub subject is the small headphones have come way down in price and there is such a variety to choose from. I would vote that auto accidents are the highest fatality in this area.
Regards