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Exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from x-rays, is known to increase the risk of cancer. However, although many studies have examined the potential health effects of non-ionizing radiation from radar, microwave ovens, cell phones, and other sources, there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans.

The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating. The ability of microwave ovens to heat food is one example of this effect of radiofrequency radiation. Radiofrequency exposure from cell phone use does cause heating to the area of the body where a cell phone or other device is held (e.g., the ear and head). However, it is not sufficient to measurably increase body temperature. There are no other clearly established effects on the human body from radiofrequency radiation.

What can cell phone users do to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation?

The FDA has suggested some steps that concerned cell phone users can take to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation (49):

Reserve the use of cell phones for shorter conversations or for times when a landline phone is not available.
Use a device with hands-free technology, such as wired headsets, which place more distance between the phone and the head of the user.
Hands-free kits reduce the amount of radiofrequency radiation exposure to the head because the antenna, which is the source of energy, is not placed against the head (40). Exposures decline dramatically when cell phones are used hands-free.

[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet[/URL]

<blockquote data-quote="prasad1" data-source="post: 442960" data-attributes="member: 17510">Exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from x-rays, is known to increase the risk of cancer. However, although many studies have examined the potential health effects of non-ionizing radiation from radar, microwave ovens, cell phones, and other sources, there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans.The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating. The ability of microwave ovens to heat food is one example of this effect of radiofrequency radiation. Radiofrequency exposure from cell phone use does cause heating to the area of the body where a cell phone or other device is held (e.g., the ear and head). However, it is not sufficient to measurably increase body temperature. There are no other clearly established effects on the human body from radiofrequency radiation.What can cell phone users do to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation?The FDA has suggested some steps that concerned cell phone users can take to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation (<a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#r49" target="_blank">49</a>):<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reserve the use of cell phones for shorter conversations or for times when a landline phone is not available.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use a device with hands-free technology, such as wired headsets, which place more distance between the phone and the head of the user.</li>
</ul>Hands-free kits reduce the amount of radiofrequency radiation exposure to the head because the antenna, which is the source of energy, is not placed against the head (<a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#r40" target="_blank">40</a>). Exposures decline dramatically when cell phones are used hands-free.[URL unfurl=&quot;true&quot;]https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet[/URL]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="prasad1, post: 442960, member: 17510"] Exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from x-rays, is known to increase the risk of cancer. However, although many studies have examined the potential health effects of non-ionizing radiation from radar, microwave ovens, cell phones, and other sources, there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating. The ability of microwave ovens to heat food is one example of this effect of radiofrequency radiation. Radiofrequency exposure from cell phone use does cause heating to the area of the body where a cell phone or other device is held (e.g., the ear and head). However, it is not sufficient to measurably increase body temperature. There are no other clearly established effects on the human body from radiofrequency radiation. [B]What can cell phone users do to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation?[/B] The FDA has suggested some steps that concerned cell phone users can take to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency radiation ([URL='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#r49']49[/URL]): [LIST] [*]Reserve the use of cell phones for shorter conversations or for times when a landline phone is not available. [*]Use a device with hands-free technology, such as wired headsets, which place more distance between the phone and the head of the user. [/LIST] Hands-free kits reduce the amount of radiofrequency radiation exposure to the head because the antenna, which is the source of energy, is not placed against the head ([URL='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet#r40']40[/URL]). Exposures decline dramatically when cell phones are used hands-free. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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