As Americans rely more heavily on mobile phones, mounting data hint at long-term cancer risks. Concern and research have been sparse. Are Americans at a risk for tumor cancer by using a cell phone? The National Cancer Institute echoes that sentiment a bit more tentatively. "Studies have not shown any consistent link between cellular telephone use and cancer, but scientists feel that additional research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn." Depending on the country the results have come up as mixed and so far in pending study. Some experts believe that conclusive evidence as to whether cell phones are safe or not could take decades to gather. Experts suggest that people shouldn't use their phones when reception is poor, as the devices crank up energy levels to compensate. They also recommend that callers wait a moment after dialing a number before placing the device to their ear, and not to talk while driving, when a phone signal must jump between wireless towers.
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I feel like this is the Tobacco issue all over again. Varying scientific reports, some saying yes cancer others saying no cancer. I bet in ten to 20 years, hopefully not 50 like Tobacco, there will be a huge scientific report saying Cell Phones will cause cancer, and brain tumors. Maybe we all will get cool special powers, or maybe we should all start wearing aluminum foil. Maybe we should all just accept the fact that everything we do causes cancer.
ReplyDeleteThat's why their saying that it will take years for studies to show anything but i agree with you.
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