is there any harm of using laptop, on your laps?

Question

i heard medically, its bad using laptop on lap due to battery heat. This can affect male reproduction system (apparently), and can endanger pregnet women.

is there any evidance of such cause?

Answer 1

Harm of getting burned -Engineering professors at California State Polytechnic University measured the peak temperature on the underside of a typical laptop computer at a whopping 139.8° Fahrenheit, more than enough to sustain a third-degree burn after just 30 seconds. Even with your slacks or skirt in between, the threat of a serious burn is still very real. It is true in the case of a Swedish scientist who rested his laptop computer on his lap for just an hour needed medical treatment for extensive blistering of penis and scrotum.Read here:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2503291.stm

Reduce male fertility - hot laptops reduce fertility.:http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6777

Musculoskeletal strains, overuse injuries and visual fatigue are commonly reported problems related to the posture of the user and time spent working at the computer.The small computer units (lap top ), while convenient,may present health and safety hazards when used for prolonged periods due to their lack of
adjustability.http://www.workcover.com/NR/rdonlyres/70AF9D28-BEEA-4159-853F-6E45D3F592D8/0/resHazAlert5Laptops.pdf#search='lap%20top%20computer%20health%20hazard'

So far there is no documented evidence that it will affect the fetus during pregnancy. With the radiation issues, it has been said the radiation are at low level to impose any health risks.

Answer 2

I think it probably does more damage to your computer than your body in the short run. Your computer has a high chance of overheating. In terms of the male reproduction system, sperm dies by the millions per day due to their short life span so I doubt it'd cause too much damage unless the male's sperm count is already low due to other health problems. I'm not quite sure about pregnant women.

Answer 3

The only serious injury I can think of from using a laptop on your lap would result from slamming it shut...

Answer 4

I don't know if there is harm, but it gets too hot for me, usually after 15 minutes I move it off my lap.

Answer 5

Yes it can, for such reasons you stated, and a few more, radiation i suppose.

Answer 6

Here you go:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041208235208.htm

Answer 7

medically yes it could interfear with sperm production and it can also over heat your laptop

Answer 8

looks like my reproduction system is stuffed then.

Answer 9

Not yet

Answer 10

i hear that it is harmful