For many of us, our smartphones are a constant companion. They are in our pockets, in our wallets, or generally just keep close to us. But according to the California Department of Public Health, that can be a problem.
CDF issued a warning last week warning to keep smartphones close to your body. This is due to the electromagnetic radiation that smartphones and cell phones put off. For its recommendation, the CDF suggests that people keep distance from their smartphones and limit the use of the mentioned devices
.Of course, this is not an easy feat in the smartphone era. But it might be smart to note the caveats. While the science is far from settled, there are studies that indicate a slight increase in the risk of brain cancer or salivary gland and vocal nerve tumors. Other issues include negative effects on learning, memory and sleep, as well as headaches.
The California Department of Health issued these guidelines in part because of a lawsuit imposed on him. University of California researcher Joel Muskowitz is suing the administration for not publishing these guidelines. Earlier this year, a judge ruled in his favor, which led to the drafting of CDF guidelines released this week.
Phone manufacturers have generally recommended that people use hands-free devices or the device's built-in speakerphone when making calls. But these suggestions are usually buried very deep inside the user manual. (Which, let's admit it, most of us don't quite read.) There is also an issue that there is currently no national standard for safety limits. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says it requires audio devices to ensure devices comply with "objective limits for safe exposure".
KDF recommends that users refrain from keeping their devices in a pocket or bra, using the smartphone near their ear for an extended period, or sleeping with it near it at night, among other things.
Phone manufacturers have generally recommended that people use hands-free devices or the device's built-in speakerphone when making calls. But these suggestions are usually buried very deep inside the user manual. (Which, let's admit it, most of us don't quite read.) There is also an issue that there is currently no national standard for safety limits. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says it requires audio devices to ensure devices comply with "objective limits for safe exposure".
KDF recommends that users refrain from keeping their devices in a pocket or bra, using the smartphone near their ear for an extended period, or sleeping with it near it at night, among other things.
But despite these guidelines, Muskowitz says that most health agencies have not kept up with the research - indicating that smartphones pose a "significant health risk".
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