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Join Date: 29 Dec 2010
Location:  OmanPosts: 13 |
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Safety tips on cell phone use |
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1. Do not allow children under 12 years old to use cell phones, except in emergencies. The developing brain of a fetus or child is more sensitive to the possible effects of electromagnetic fields.
2. When using the cell phone, keep the device as far away from the body. It is better to use a headset, ear phones, or apply the speaker-phone mode. 3. If possible, stand away from a person using a cell phone. You may passively be exposed to radiation from other people’s device. 4. Avoid carrying your cell phone on you constantly. Do not place it under your pillow at night. Even on standby mode, it still emits radiation. 5. If you must carry your cell phone, make sure that the face (key pad) is positioned towards your body. Keep the back antenna side away from your body since this emits a stronger magnetic field. 6. Limit your use of cell phone to only a few minutes. It’s better to use a landline with a cord, and not a cordless phone, which also uses a technology similar to cell phones. 7. It’s better to text than to call. Texting keeps the cell phone farther away from your body. 8. Switch sides regularly when you are talking to someone with your cell phone. Wait until the other person answers before placing the phone to your ear. Studies suggest that the side most commonly used by the person is more susceptible to tumor growth. 9. Avoid using your cell phone when the signal is weak, such as in a moving vehicle. This will automatically increase the power of the cell phone as it tries to connect with a new transmission antenna. 10. Choose a cell phone with the lowest SAR (specific absorption rate) possible. SAR measures the strength of the magnetic field absorbed by the body. |
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