The dangers of cell phones have led to preventive policies in France, Israel, Finland, and India.
At Pill Advised we have been very interested in the ongoing discussion about cell phone safety. See: Cell Phone on the Brain?
There are simple ways to minimize the health risks associated with exposure to the radiation energy they emit, according to Devra Lee Davis, PhD, in a interview featured in Alternative and Complementary Therapies.
Health Risks of Cell Phone Use
Drawing on published studies on the effects of cell phone use and recent global initiatives advancing cell phone safety, Dr. Davis discusses the various ways the microwave radiation given off by cell phones that are on, whether in use or not, affect the body, and offers practical recommendations for optimizing safe use.
In the interview, she explores the health risks and concerns associated with cell phone use such as brain cancer, sperm motility and viability, long-term health implications for young people, and dementia in older people.
Minimizing the Health Risks of Cell Phone Use
An award-winning scientist, Dr. Davis, whose most recent book, Disconnect, focuses on the little-known science underlying cell phones and health, calls upon industry and government to take the necessary steps to help people understand and minimize cell phone risk.
"In using phones, distance is your friend, because radiation exposure falls off dramatically the farther away from the brain or body you use your phone," Dr. Davis noted. "If you read the fine print warnings that come with all smart phones today they are quite clear—phones should not be used next to the brain or body, or kept in the pocket," she added.
Reference: Alternative and Complementary Therapies. Published Online August 1, 2011.
“Cell Phone Use—Is it Safe? An Interview with Devra Lee Davis, PhD, MPH,” Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
