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Health Hazards Of Using Mobile Phones

These days life is nothing without technology. We are always dependant on technologies like mobile phones and we cannot imagine our lives to go on without it.

While most people think that mobile phones could cause cancer, this isn't the only health issue that has been reported. We all are so addicted to our phones that we are destroying our health unknowingly.

Mobile phones health hazards and risks are caused because they keep emitting radio waves as long as they are switched on! The exposure increases manifold when you are talking on it.

In this article let us study about mobile phone dangers, let us explore the hazards of living in areas having mobile phone towers. A research revealed that people living within 50 to 300 meter radius of mobile phone towers are at higher risk of diseases due to electromagnetic radiation.

So it is highly recommended that you should stay away from mobile towers as well as mobiles as much as you can. So read on to know about the health hazards of using a mobile phone.

Cancer

Cancer

A research has proved that mobile phones emit radiofrequency. It's obvious that this increased emission is likely to have some adverse effect on health of mobile users. It can cause brain tumour as well.

Sleep Disorder

Sleep Disorder

Have you ever realised what is the main reason why you are sleep deprived? Well, several studies have concluded that excessive use of mobile phones can be one of the reasons. It is one of the main contributing factors that interrupts our sleep pattern. This is one of the health hazards of using mobile phones.

Increased Accident Risk

Increased Accident Risk

There is no doubt of accident risk while using mobile phone, as it is quite distracting. Be it while driving or while crossing a road, mobile phone can be a potential distraction. According to a research, there is an increased risk of traffic accidents due to mobile phone usage.

Heart Problems

Heart Problems

Radiation from cell phones can also be associated with chronic diseases likeheart problems. The radiations emitted by cordless phones, including mobiles, contribute to abnormalities in heart function and it causes the red blood cell (RBC) count to decrease, thereby leading to heart complications.

Infertility

Infertility

Using mobile phones can actually lead to infertility! A research has revealed that mobile phone radiation decreases the sperm count. So, make sure you use less of mobile phones.

Hearing Impairment

Hearing Impairment

Did you know that your mobile radiation is an additional factor that can make you deaf? Studies report that long-term exposure to electromagnetic (EM) field from cell phones can contribute to reduced hearing function. Therefore, use less of mobile phones.

Eye Problems

Eye Problems

These days it is easy to read e-books, do web surfing and browsing, apart from texting. When you do so, the glaring screen and small font size puts a lot of strain on your eyes, especially if you're reading in the dark. This can cause dry eyes, irritation and reddening. Hence, make sure you use less of mobile phones.

Story first published: Monday, December 21, 2015, 13:40 [IST]
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