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Is it possible to talk on a mobile phone for a long time? A mobile phone is dangerous to life. Is it possible to protect yourself from radioactive radiation from a mobile phone?

Can you get cancer from mobile communications? As of early 2016, there were approximately 7 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide. It is not difficult to imagine what colossal financial flows are involved in such a huge “mobile economy”. For this reason, you cannot rely on being told the whole truth about the degree of harm caused to human health by radio frequency radiation. And yet, let’s try to find out whether the “devil” is as dangerous as he is “painted” or is mobile communication no more dangerous than watching TV?

Let’s say right away that there is no clear answer to the question about the dangers of using a mobile phone, this moment does not exist. More precisely, we will not be able to recognize it, even if there is an answer. Let us present the pure facts that currently exist and have been announced to the general public.

Fact 1. In 2011, WHO recognized radiofrequency radiation (RFI) generated by mobile communications as a potential carcinogen that can cause the formation of malignant tumors.

Fact 2. In 2013, the WHO position on this issue unexpectedly changed to the exact opposite, and RFI was removed from the list of cancer risk.

Evil tongues claim that this decision was made under pressure from mobile communications manufacturers, who, by hook or by crook, forced the WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer to “whitewash” mobile communications. It’s hard to say whether this is actually true, but, as you know, there is no “smoke without fire”:

  • the fact of “custom” articles written by Canadian scientists about the security of mobile communications was proven in court;
  • Since 2013, the website of the Basel Public Health Institute has stopped publishing news materials on the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on human health, which had been published regularly since 2000;
  • despite all the assurances about the safety of RFID, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium have introduced very strict restrictions on HF EMR standards (for example, in Switzerland the maximum possible limit of EMR from mobile phones is an order of magnitude lower than the standard established by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) .

Let us say right away that EMR from mobile communications is not ionizing radiation, and therefore does not pose a “direct” threat to human health. Potentially dangerous EMR factors include:

  • the potential for the formation of a free radical formation reaction that directly damages the cells of the human body;
  • RFID is capable of locally increasing the temperature of living tissues, provoking chromosomal aberrations of cells;
  • irradiation of areas of the head by mobile communications (primarily the ear attached to the phone and adjacent areas) is 100 thousand times more than the deep layers of the brain, which causes tinnitus and headaches;
  • HF EMR can cause sleep disorders;
  • statistical data from hospitals in New Zealand and Sweden, which were presented in 2015, showed that in the last 20 years the number of brain tumors has sharply increased, while doctors drew attention to the absence of any reliable environmental factors as prerequisites for the occurrence of this pathology, for excluding the relationship between the incidence of brain tumors and mobile communications. On the other hand, doctors themselves note an increase in the average age of patients and an aging population, leaning towards the opinion that there is no direct evidence of a connection between brain cancer and mobile phones.

Recently, more and more experts are inclined to believe that it is not the mobile phone itself that causes much more harm to people’s health, because modern technologies made it possible to create a relatively safe device that has fairly low radiation, while providing acceptable communication quality, and repeater towers cellular communication, from which the “phonics” are several orders of magnitude greater.

Without going particularly into the technical nuances of mobile communication, let’s say that it is organized as follows: from the mobile phone of subscriber No. 1, the signal arrives at the nearest cell tower, which must be in line of sight, then the signal from this tower is transmitted to another tower, which is also directly visible, etc., until the signal reaches the cell tower that is closest to subscriber No. 2. It is not difficult to guess that the more obstacles there are in the signal path, the more receiving and transmitting towers are required. At the same time, the tower emits a signal with a certain radiation pattern, which depends on the antenna, and has the form of one main lobe and several side lobes. For this reason, the tower emits the bulk of the energy in a certain direction, while in other directions the radiation power is much less, but it exists.

The phone also acts as a transceiver, but its power is much less than that of the tower. Great power Mobile phone radiation is observed at the time of calling the subscriber, establishing communication (maximum power) and during periods of conversation, SMS (MMS) transmission. In standby mode, the phone “communicates” with the nearest tower using short “beacon” signals.

From all of the above, the following conclusions can be drawn:

  • direct connection between conversation mobile phone and the development of oncology has not been officially established at the moment (or this connection is hidden);
  • being in close proximity to cell towers is much more harmful than talking on a cell phone;
  • a cell tower evenly irradiates the entire human body;
  • a mobile phone only irradiates the part of the head to which it is attached;
  • Mobile phone exposure can be reduced by using speakerphone or a headset, it is almost impossible to hide from the radiation of the tower.

And the last thing I would like to say. Older people are probably now noticing this everyday feature in large cities - there are practically no cockroaches left in the houses. On the one hand, this is, of course, good, because there are few people who lift their spirits at the sight of a mustachioed “monster.” On the other hand, this is an alarming signal, since many experts associate this fact with an increased level of electromagnetic radiation, to which cockroaches are very sensitive. For this reason, if you notice cockroaches in your house, do not rush to be upset, it may very well be that this is a good sign, indicating that in your house not everything is so bad in terms of high electromagnetic radiation, in other words, it is either absent , or its impact is minimal. Well, it's like buying apples - if the apple is wormy, then it's good.

We wake up with him and fall asleep, we also have lunch with him, he knows everything about us... He spends most of his time with us... Who is HE? We are talking about a mobile phone.
This question arises quite often, sometimes taking funny forms about the dangers of not only talking on a mobile phone, but even about the dangers of having one in your trouser pocket. Israeli scientists are studying the impact of mobile phones on the human body. And this is what they discovered: even 10 minutes of exposure to waves emitted by a mobile device puts you at risk for cancer... When a person speaks on the phone, that is, when the radio transmitter of the mobile phone is turned on, then in this case it is impossible to answer so unequivocally whether it is harmful or No. In order to obtain such an answer, over the past several years, a very serious large-scale program has been carried out around the world to study the effects of cellular mobile phones on human health. More than 15 thousand doctors of different specialties from 12 countries of the world took part in it. They say it cost $4 billion. The greatest attention was directed to studying the impact of electromagnetic energy emitted by a mobile phone operating in the GSM standard on those human organs that are located in the immediate proximity to the phone attached to the ear, i.e.: brain, thyroid gland, salivary glands, hearing aid and organs of vision. Really, in the immediate proximity to the most important human organs, when talking on a mobile phone, electromagnetic energy is emitted, the power of which is greatest in the near zone. Energy of the same nature is emitted that rotates electric motors and cooks chicken in the microwave. Naturally, this energy penetrates the head and affects the brain and other human organs. Therefore, we should expect some kind of response from them to this impact. Moreover, this reaction must be immediate, simultaneous with the impact, but it can also be delayed and appear later, perhaps after hours, days and years. But what are these reactions and how dangerous or long-lasting are they? And what can they influence and how? Some scientists say electromagnetic energy can speed up chemical processes and affect blood flow. Just as there is no less reliable data on the harmful, even deadly effects of electromagnetic radiation on humans. And again, other wavelengths and significantly different values. By the way, in this story, for some reason, no one raised the issue of other radiotelephones, although less widespread compared to cell phones, but nevertheless classified as a mass product - these are phones operating in the CDMA standard. The vast majority of scientists believe that electromagnetic radiation (EMR) negatively affects human health and is the cause of a number of diseases, primarily cancer, as well as diseases of the nervous system. and cardiovascular systems. Accordingly, the issue of priority development of cellular radio communication systems, which, other things being equal consumer properties, has a lower level of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of the subscriber and base stations, and the creation of a communication network requires a smaller number of base stations. From this point of view, the most promising is a mobile radio communication system based on the CDMA standard. Maximum power EMR of a portable radiotelephone CDMA standard does not exceed 0.01 W, which is an order of magnitude less than that of a similar device operating on GSM. Low power The emission of CDMA phones (0.01 - 0.25 watts), in comparison with the emission power of GSM phones, has less impact on human health, which allows us to call CDMA phones “green phones”. Base stations CDMA networks have the largest coverage area, and the network capacity is the highest.
Whatever you say, we still won’t use it less, because it’s already impossible to imagine our life without cellular communications, because it makes our life easier, but we can reduce the risk to a minimum? After all, there is an alternative! The so-called “green connection”, CDMA standard communication.
Therefore, we can say with great confidence and responsibility: “We, immersed in the ocean of electromagnetic radiation, need to think about our health. Should we choose GSM or CDMA?

And if at the dawn of the advent of cell phones timid statements were heard about the bad influence of these portable devices on a living organism, now such warnings are sounding louder. And today our editors will try to figure out is a smartphone really harmful?, as they say about him.

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They are studying quite serious organizations. Thus, the US National Cancer Institute has identified three main reasons that make one fear mobile phones.


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Still, most scientists consider it doubtful that frequent use of a mobile phone leads to cancer. Indeed, during a conversation, when the device is pressed to the ear, the radiation acts in such a way that tissues close to the phone become hot.

But no direct relationship was found between such a rise in temperature and cancer. And if a person uses a headset or speaks on a speakerphone, then the radiation has almost no effect on him.

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However, there are other factors that are not in favor of phones:


In addition, a smartphone has an extremely bad effect on the quality of sleep, which entails a number of other health problems. And the stupid habit of charging your phone next to your bed only adds to the overall harm.


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Are phones dangerous?? Everyone must answer this question for themselves. But while there are discussions about the possible harm of electromagnetic radiation to the human body, we see a very real danger from portable devices. Therefore, mobile phones should be used wisely, without becoming a hostage to new technologies.

How often do you use your smartphone?

Surely many of us have heard that you cannot talk on a mobile phone while it is charging. But only a few know why this is not recommended.

Website editors "So simple!" I decided to look into this issue and inform my readers about the possible danger. Be careful, take care of yourself and your loved ones!

Why can't you use your mobile phone while charging?

When a mobile phone is charging, it becomes very hot. Even if the device looks as usual on the outside, you don’t see what’s going on inside it. Be careful, even if you have been using the device for a long time and have confidence in it. If the gadget has a small manufacturing defect or there are frequent voltage drops in the network when you charge the phone, - mobile explosion danger increases many times!

There have been cases more than once when a charging phone exploded during a conversation. The outcome is terrible: burns, maxillofacial injuries, burst eardrum, vision problems. The consequences can be very different, but all are equally dire.

Watch how children use gadgets, as they often do not look away from playing on their mobile phone even while it is charging, which is also unsafe.

Safety precautions when charging a mobile phone

A very useful invention. However, it must be used extremely carefully.

  • Do not charge a wet phone, replace damaged batteries immediately.
  • Do not leave cellular telephone close to heating devices.

According to available data from the World Health Organization, there are approximately 5 billion cell phone users. In many places around the world, cell phones are the only reliable means of communication. Arguably one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century, the cell phone is a device that has changed the way we communicate. It runs on a battery, which drains as you use it and requires regular recharging.

It happened that during the charging process, cell phones sometimes exploded and caused fatal cases. electric shock and fires. However, these cases involved the use of counterfeit or unusable batteries or an incorrect charger. And yet, are cell phones really safe, or does their use still pose some health risks?

Notable accidents

  • In the recent past, they sent out emails, which talked about the dangers of using a cell phone while it is charging. Reported following cases deaths caused by a cell phone battery explosion:
  • According to reports, in 2004, an Indian man, K. Viswajith, died of electrocution after answering a call on his cell phone while it was charging.
  • A similar incident occurred in 2005, when a Nigerian man was electrocuted.
  • In another incident, a California man suffered second- and third-degree burns when his phone exploded.
  • Also, in July 2013, the death of a flight attendant from China was reported, who died when she answered a call on her charger. Apple iPhone 5. Apple is investigating this incident.

These are some of the deaths that have occurred due to the use of a cell phone while it is charging. Numerous examples of sudden explosions or fires of cell phones have also been reported, resulting in injuries to their owners. Most of these incidents are said to have occurred due to the use of counterfeit and/or non-compliant batteries. As long as the factory batteries and chargers are used to ensure they are suitable and compatible with the cell phone, it is safe to talk on the phone while it is charging.

How to avoid problems?

Safety regulations and regulations are of paramount importance when it comes to electronic equipment, and mobile phones are one of the most closely regulated types. electronic devices. To avoid accidents, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends taking the following precautions:

  • Do not use counterfeit batteries or chargers.
  • Do not talk on the phone while it is charging.
  • Unplug your phone after it is fully charged.
  • Do not allow the battery to overheat.

  • Do not charge a wet phone, as the cell phone's chip may be seriously damaged, and the current passing through a wet phone may cause it to explode. Wait until your phone is completely dry before charging it.
  • Replace damaged batteries immediately. Avoid rough handling of the battery and do not allow it to come into contact with other metal objects in the vicinity of the phone.
  • Do not leave your cell phone near heating appliances or where it may overheat, such as in the sun, near stoves, microwave ovens, irons or other devices that emit radiation.
  • Also be sure to use a cell phone, Charger and a battery from the same company. This ensures the compatibility of these devices and minimizes the risk of problems. Follow the instructions for use, storage and charging of the battery provided by the manufacturer.

Other Harmful Effects of Cell Phones on Human Health

According to the World Health Organization, radio frequencies emitted by cell phones cause heating of tissue and skin. However, more research is needed to prove that these radio frequencies affect sleep, cognitive function, and heart rate. The heat and radiation emitted by cell phones slow down sperm motility and reduce potency, especially in those who use cell phones very frequently.

Abusing anything, be it good or bad, is harmful. So, do not use your cell phone until it is fully charged to stay safe and avoid any incidents or accidents.