are mobile phones harmful?

Answer 1

Scientists concern on the radiation, but I did not see anyone dying becasue of a mobile phone...

Answer 2

It is if you managed to have a loud volume, used non-brand batteries (they can explode), or stand out in a lightning storm while talking on it. As for the other issues:

"We do know that mobile phones emit radio frequency radiation from the handset and that these low-energy electromagnetic waves travel into the head. But do they cause injury to living tissue, possibly triggering a brain tumor or other disease?

Unfortunately, no-one knows for sure – hence the fierce debate. There hasn’t been much research into the effects of the radiation, especially over the long term. Mobile phones haven't been around long enough. Also, the technology keeps changing. Third generation (3G) phones - which emit higher rates of radiation than earlier models - are just coming onto the market in big numbers. The technology is evolving faster than scientists can do trials to monitor safety. And many brain conditions, such as brain tumors, take years to develop.

Still, there is enough evidence to make some scientists concerned. Studies have shown mobile phone radiation does produce biological changes in humans – such as changes in brain temperature and activity as well as blood pressure changes. Others have shown they cause an increased incidence of illness in laboratory animals – for example cancer in mice."

Answer 3

I say yes. I was experiencing headaches and blurred vision in my left eye. (I'm left handed and naturally held the phone to my left ear). I didn't use all the time - just if I was going to be late home from work or someone phoned me while I was out and used to phone an elderly relative while on holiday.

I had my eyes tested and the optician found a swelling behind the eye and sent me to see a hospital specialist. I was given a scan that day and sent to a hospital in Oxford - all within 12 hours!

I was lucky in that I didn't need an operation in the end, but the Consultant Surgeon at Oxford asked if I used a mobile and if so, which side did I use. When I explained the above, he advised me not to use for 3 months and see if that made a difference. When I had no further headaches, he advised me at a follow-up check not to use one if at all possible in the future. I now have to have occasional steroids when the cyst on my optic nerve swells to reduce and it is something I am now going to have to live with.

Answer 4

No tests carried out so far have been able to pass the verdict on how harm full mobile phones are. So i guess they are relatively safe
Unless you make or receive calls while driving or when charging. electrical currents could pass through the the phone and this will definitely not be a pleasant experience.

Answer 5

Well it depends if one was dropped from a great height on to you head then yes.

There is no clear evidence to suggest mobile phones are harmful, but lots of research is being embarked on. The camps are most certainly divided.

The only way I think its harmful is the way it intrudes on my personal life..... have you ever noticed, when someone rings you on your mobile, they never say "how are you?" they replace it with "where are you?" very strange!

Answer 6

there's conflicting reports. the level of radiation given off by a mobile has been linked to human illness, but they recommend things like using hands free kits instead of putting it to your ear.
using a plastic case will not make your phone any less harmful, but i wouldn't worry about it. i imagine that i've already done loads of damage should it be true.

Answer 7

no I don't think so but people with them are they use them when they should not and when they have an accident while using them then they want to put it all on the phone when it's really the person because if they were not talking on the phone and paying attention on their driving there is a big chance that they would not the accident.

Answer 8

yes, battery can go dead which will make the alarm clock feature not work, which can make you get up late, which can make you late for work, which can get you fired, which can make you broke, which can make you live in a cardboard box, where you could die from malnurishment...so, yes

or they could be used as a very small club if you get attacked by a hobbit...

honestly though...no, unless you drive while talking on the phone, then you could get in an accident and if that is the case just refer to the first answer when you lose your job...

Air Power

Answer 9

//I guess there must be some radiation coming from them, but no on seems to be telling anyone if the amount is harmful, saying that though, I would not give one to my kids, my daughter is 9 and some of her friends have phones, but she will definately not be getting one.

Answer 10

I've been using a cell phone for 3 years and I'm OK