The influence of the telephone, cellular communication on the human body, health

Science has often debated the impact that cellular communications has on the human body. The obtained data are regarded by scientists ambiguously. The topic of harmlessness and harm of radiation is still relevant today. Many scientific experiments are underway. Theoretical studies are published in international publications.

Definition of radiation

Emissions from telephones range from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. With frequent use, the power is 1 or 2 watts. Manufacturers believe that such indicators are not harmful to health.

Researchers are of the opposite opinion. The argument of scientists is that the harm of smartphone radiation is not in one-time exposure, but in the radiation of the body on a constant basis.

The wavelength indicator is also dangerous. Cellular devices emit waves measured in centimeters, but modern smartphones have higher rates from NMT 450 to GSM 1900.

Who is more influenced?

The main risk group is children. Chronic exposure to electromagnetic radiation has negative consequences for an unformed organism. The thickness of a child's cranium is less than that of adults. Brain mass is also lower. For this reason, vital organs become targets for gadgets.

The specificity of the distribution of high-frequency waves and the rate of energy that is absorbed by the child's brain is a constant topic of discussion in scientific circles. In 1996 g. a work appeared on the absorption of electromagnetic rays by brain structures.

It says that the depth of penetration in an adult is 37 mm, which is 15%. For children and adolescents, the figure is much higher - up to 60%.

In 2001 g. domestic and foreign researchers have come to the conclusion that the use of mobile phones is contraindicated in pregnant women. It must be emphasized that the experiments carried out on animals prove the danger of electromagnetic radiation.

Overall impact

The effect of cellular communications on the human body has been studied by medicine for several decades. Scientists have come to the conclusion that the waves emanating from the smartphone provoke tissue heating. This causes a violation of the functionality of the brain structures, the retina.

Scientists note that among mobile phone users there are frequent complaints of hearing loss, impaired cardiovascular and endocrine systems. There is a decrease in the work of the immune system, which provokes suppression of hematopoiesis. Electromagnetic radiation interferes with reproduction.

The cumulative effect is especially dangerous. The minimal effects gradually add up and can provoke migraines and insomnia. In some cases, cognitive and mental disorders are noted.

How does it work on the brain?

In the past, scientists have linked the frequent use of a mobile phone to the formation of various types of cancerous brain tumors. But many researchers do not confirm such a connection, since there is no substantiated evidence and only surveys of cancer patients are taken into account.

The table shows the main "targets" of the negative impact of mobile phones on the human brain.

What affects	Description
Memory	Smartphones have a negative impact on the productivity of the cerebral cortex. Memory in adolescents is particularly affected. During the year, 700 people aged 7 to 12 were tested by Swiss and Belgian scientists. Participants provided data on the frequency of smartphone use and the effect on physical and mental health. The test results showed that radiation interferes with good memory. In particular, abstract concepts are difficult to capture. In this case, the effect of a direct nature is observed during a conversation on the phone. Up to 80% of the rays penetrate the brain when the smartphone is close to the head. Interestingly, the memory function is impaired to a greater extent when the phone is at the right ear. Scientists explained this by the fact that the segments of the brain responsible for memory function are located precisely in the right hemisphere. It was also found that the level of radioactivity decreases when viewing messages, photos, videos, playing games and using the Internet. No definitive conclusions have been drawn regarding the damage to memory. Further study of the problem is required.
Psyche	Some negative impact on the mental sphere is felt. In order to avoid mental disorders, researchers are advised to bring the smartphone to the ear on the left, and use a speakerphone or headphones. In particular, these rules should be adhered to in case of a poor-quality connection. Active phone users are of great concern. Psychic smartphone addiction has been shown to negatively impact socialization. In addition to impaired communication, insomnia, asthenia, irritability, and inability to withstand stressful situations are observed. The level of reaction and the quality of concentration decreases. The number of accidents due to the use of smartphones is high. In many countries around the world, the use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited.
Nervous system	According to the WHO, there is a link between smartphone use and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. However, there is no sufficient evidence that a mobile phone is the trigger for organic lesions of the nervous system. But in the presence of epilepsy, the use of a smartphone is recommended in extreme cases, since electromagnetic radiation contributes to a change in the electrical activity of the brain and provokes an attack.

On pregnant women

The influence of cellular communication on the human body is extremely negative. Some studies confirm the negative effects of the electromagnetic field on the nervous system of the embryo. Scientists have concluded that smartphone radiation increases the risk of developing an oncological process in the auditory nerve in the fetus.

In the United States, a study was conducted in which 350 pregnant women took part, using a cell phone for at least 2 hours a day. The other 250 didn't use it at all. Out of 600 newborns, 350 had pathologies of the nervous system, emotional imbalance, and sleep disturbances. The remaining 250 babies were completely healthy.

For children's health

The influence of a mobile phone on a child is the most difficult and poorly studied topic. The child's body is constantly growing and developing. Cell phone exposure can interfere with this process. Scientists advise allowing smartphones to be used as late as possible. The optimal age is 14-16 years. If the observance of such a principle is impossible, then not earlier than 7-10 years.

The most common negative consequences for the child's body from using smartphones:

• decreased cognitive and cognitive functions;
• violation of memorization;
• decreased attention and concentration;
• migraine;
• malfunction of the immune system;
• predisposition to the development of epilepsy;
• aggravation of pathologies of a chronic nature;
• slowing down of physical and mental development.

It is believed that the greatest health hazard is caused by electromagnetic radiation emanating from the antenna under the body of the phone. The child's body absorbs these waves 2 to 4 times more than the body of an adult. The indicators were obtained as a result of experiments in which models of children's heads were used.

According to scientists from Holland, a smartphone can disrupt the functionality of the children's nervous system, changing its electrical activity for a while. The effect lasts longer in a child than in an adult, even if the duration of the conversation on the smartphone was the same.

The younger the child is, the more vulnerable his central nervous system is. Such changes are, albeit fickle, but can cause insomnia, irritability and even neurotic disorder.

Many children often send written messages or play games that are built into the machines. The exerted level of stress on the area of ​​the hand and fingers causes disturbances in the morphology of the skeletal system and joints.

While playing, the child constantly examines small images on the screen, looks at the backlit screen for a long time. This unnecessarily overloads the eyes, which negatively affects visual function.

On the cardiovascular system

Research into the effect of a smartphone on the human body was initiated by the inhabitants of England, who complained of malfunctions in the cardiovascular system.

The reason was that in the 70-80s. It was customary to carry mobile phones in the front pockets on the chest in the immediate vicinity of the heart. Currently, patients who have received pacemakers are strictly prohibited from using smartphones.

Vision

The effect of cellular communication on the human body suggests visual impairment, which is caused by the following factors:

• Fixing a gaze on a near object. The lens accommodation does not change. The tension of the ciliary muscle is provoked, which causes a spasm, coupled with a decrease in the visual acuity of surrounding objects
• Continuous flashing of small pictures on the screen. It exceeds the norm for exposure to the eye muscles.
• The light emitted from the monitor. It might be too bright. In particular, the negative impact of a smartphone in the dark.
• The presence of such pathologies as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism in the patient. The brightness of the monitor and the viewing of small images contributes to an additional reduction in visual function, since in these diseases, stress of any nature leads to a negative the result.
• Constantly looking at small print and pictures on screens. Contributes to eye congestion.

A person with a smartphone is more likely to sit in an uncomfortable position. The curvature of the back provokes the development of cervical osteochondrosis, pinching of nerves and blood vessels. There is a violation of the blood supply to the brain and organs of vision. Hypoxia (lack of oxygen), hypovitaminosis and the development of cataracts are provoked.

Dream

The influence of cellular communication (it acts poorly on the human body) extends to the mechanism of sleep. Sleep scientists note that young people who are too addicted to smartphones often suffer from insomnia.

In medical practice, mobile phone insomnia is becoming an increasingly common complaint. Scientists from England and Finland came to the same conclusions. Research in this area has been carried out over the past decade.

According to the National Center for the Study of Sleep Disorders at the US National Institutes of Health in 2013. more than 40% of Americans complained of insomnia. Among young people, the figure rose to 54%.

The bright light emitted by the screens of smartphones or tablets has a negative effect on brain receptors that are responsible for sleep, which triggers the activation of the circadian rhythm (wakefulness).

Even in standby mode, the cell phone disrupts the fast and slow sleep phases by altering their depth and duration. It is for this reason that it is not advisable to put the phone under the pillow at night. Experimental experience has shown that people who use a tablet for 2 hours before bedtime deprive themselves of an hour of additional rest.

Sexual system

The influence of cellular communication on the human body is constantly being studied. Recent research results have shown that electromagnetic waves from smartphones have a negative effect on male potency. Violations are caused by changes in the functioning of the nervous and endocrine systems. However, there are also specific factors.

These include:

• information overload;
• preoccupation with the problems caused by the mobile phone;
• impossibility of good rest.

With prolonged active use of a smartphone in men, the number of motile spermatozoa decreases, and their quality also decreases. The negative consequences are provoked by the usual wearing of a smartphone in a pocket of trousers or a case on a belt in front.

Electromagnetic radiation also has a negative effect on women's health. Heavy use of a smartphone during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage. During the gestation period, it is advised to reduce the use of the phone to a minimum.

How to limit negative impacts?

There are several tips to help reduce the negative effects of a cell phone on the body.

It is advised:

• When talking with the interlocutor, turn on the speakerphone. This will prevent the phone body from being pressed against the head area.
• Use a headphone or microphone cable.
• Use a Bluetooth headset or car kit for hands-free communication. Bluetooth also works by means of electromagnetic fields, but their intensity is much lower than the transmission signal of a smartphone. Since it will be located further from the body, the harm from it will be significantly reduced.
• Purchase a device with the lowest SAR value. The marker is indicated in the passport. In this case, the smartphone needs less power to transmit electromagnetic waves from the tower.
• Make calls in areas where the signal strength is optimal. The power level is significantly lower outdoors than indoors. A smartphone needs a lot of energy in shielded areas. These include cars, basements, trains, underground parking lots, elevators, buildings with sunscreen glass. The radiation dose will be much higher.
• Make shorter and less frequent calls. To resort to the transmission of information through text or voice messages. The exposure in this case is reduced. When sending a voice message, the transmission time becomes shorter than with a real call.
• Switch off the phone when you do not need to use it. The device stops receiving waves from the cell tower.
• Switch the smartphone to a landline home or work phone, and then turn it off.
• Stop using your mobile phone completely. Use only a stationary device.

The smartphone we are used to is equipped with many useful functions. But on the other hand, scientists and medical professionals warn that the negative impact of a cell phone on the human body concerns the physical and mental spheres. Observing simple rules, you can reduce the level of negative effects of electromagnetic waves.

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