Are you safe from Mobile Radiation??

CAUTION: I’ve written various articles, but among those all this is the only one which you must read very carefully as it directly involves with human life. It seems long but if you read carefully, u’ll feel great. I promise you full satisfaction reading this.

Cell phone is nowadays the most common electronic device that every person owes. In Nepal, the count of people using cell phone is already above 8 millions. This count is increasing day by day in a rapid speed. The direct and indirect contribution of cell phones to the growth of economy is really unquestionable, but at what cost? This has been a relevant question these days. The ill effect of cell phone is bringing a giant health problem very soon. You may think, Wi-Fi, FM transmitter etc too causes radiation, but why am I talking only about mobile phone? I think you all know the answer. Honestly, it is because almost everyone reading this has a cell phone. Ha ha…

No more jokes apart. Actually nowadays cell-phone has become a part of every individual’s life. So we cannot ignore its effect as this is causing a serious health problem in whole mankind. Thus I’m tryong to explain its fact to whole public.

How did this issue arise?

Research on radiations due to Electromagnetic (EM) waves was started at the time of Second World War in limited way. It was noticed that birds sitting on antenna of warships died. They didn’t just die but were found in roasted form. Since then the effect of EM waves is being researched. In present context too, the numbers of mobile antennas are increasing in cities. Due t this various kinds of birds are dying so rapidly that their species are rare to find now. In context of Nepal, Sparrows are rarely found nowadays in cities. This is due to radiation. Not only the huge antennas on the top of the roof, the antenna inside mobile [generally inbuilt internal antenna (technically called patch antenna)] also emits radiation. They do affect Human health. So what are the effects of the radiation then?

Effects on Human Being:

 The main effect of Mobile radiation is due to extreme power radiated than the given standard. Only limited power radiation can be transmitted by a telecommunication company as per the standard. These standards are set by International Telecom Union (ITU) based on the thermionic emission. All the telecommunication companies are given standard Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) levels.

Electromagnetic waves contain energy. Depending upon energy levels received by Human body , these can be categorized into two types. High Energy level and Low Energy level. The high energy levels of EM waves directly split the cells in Human body but the low energy level can’t. Due to this many people are reported to have Cancer due to radiation. According to a survey made in Europe, a person is safe if he is exposed only 20 minutes a day to the radiation.

 It was survey in case of Europe. In Nepal, our telecommunication providers instead of adding a new BTS (Base Sub-Transmitter), they add power in existing ones creating more radiation. Now you think what will be the health of person who has a telecommunication tower on his roof top? He is 24 hour exposed to the radiation. 

Key points to minimize radiation:

So, what shall we due to minimize these effects in all mobile users? Here we go. I’ve listed some of the measures to be followed to reduce the effect of radiations.

1.      Minimize the time you speak on mobile phone

2.      Minimize the intensity of the irradiation. i.e. avoid calling while the signal is weak, because then the mobile radiates the most.

3.      Keep the mobile phone as far as possible from your body.

4.      Avoid putting your mobile in your shirt’s left pocket as it affects the heart directly.

5.      Use Headsets or use phone in Loudspeaker mode and talk by keeping the phone as far as possible from the head.

6.      Avoid carrying the cell-phone clipped to your belt, as it affects fertility.

7.      Buy cell-phone with low SAR (Specific Absorption rate) ratings.

(Note: Standard SAR is 1.6 watts per kilogram for head exposure and is 0.08watt per kg for whole body and 4 watts per kg for wrists, ankles, hands and feet. Standard SAR ratio is prescribed by IEEE (institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering))

8.      Buy cell-phone from reputed company so that at least the present day power levels are ensured.

9.      Keep cell-phone away while sleeping.

10.  Switch between the left and right side of your head when you are not using a headset.

11.  Pregnant women should be strictly prohibited from using cell-phone as it may affect the foetus.

12.  More attention should be given to Children as they are more susceptible to cell damage.

13.  Avoid unwanted calls.

14.  Use landline phone if your work requires a lot of telecommunication.

Once Great scientist Albert Einstein has too said, if all the bees die in world, then within two months whole mankind will too come to an end. So think about it. And take up your responsibilities to save bees, birds and also human from radiation. This was all I could help and explain you. For more details you may refer various journals from reputed universities.

Once again, If you liked the post then tell others, else tell me. I’ll try to improve more in future. Thanks for reading. 

Reference:

Selvaraj A. “How to avoid mobile radiation”. 2011. EFY

©Bishal Bhandari