Cell Phone Radiation and Its Effects on Human Body
Radiofrequency energy is a form of non-ionizing radiation given off by cellular and portable phones, Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors and countless other devices. Scientific studies have linked electromagnetic radiation from long-term cellphone use to an increased risk of brain cancer and other health problems.
Some research suggests that electromagnetic radiation interferes with our body’s natural processes—even damaging our DNA. While cellphones emit relatively weak electromagnetic radiation, it still affects nearby cells and tissues because the devices are used frequently and kept close to the body.
Cellphones emit radiation whenever they transmit the signal outward, toward the cellphone tower. Some amount of radiation is emitted no matter what the activity, even when the phone is on, but not in use. Speaking into the phone would produce more radiation emission than receiving a signal, such as during a data download.
Some research suggests that electromagnetic radiation interferes with our body’s natural processes—even damaging our DNA. While cellphones emit relatively weak electromagnetic radiation, it still affects nearby cells and tissues because the devices are used frequently and kept close to the body.
Cellphones emit radiation whenever they transmit the signal outward, toward the cellphone tower. Some amount of radiation is emitted no matter what the activity, even when the phone is on, but not in use. Speaking into the phone would produce more radiation emission than receiving a signal, such as during a data download.
