cell phones & wifi - a risk to your baby?
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Several recent research studies have shown links between cell phone use during pregnancy and an increase in behavioural problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety, after birth.Experts are concerned. Today’s children are the first generation to be exposed to radiofrequency radiation from cell phones and wireless devices throughout their entire lifetime. And no one really knows what the longterm effects of this will be.If you are planning to start a family or are already expecting, here is what you need to know about cell phone and wireless use during pregnancy.TRANSCRIPT
CELL PHONES & WIFI -A RISK TO YOUR BABY?Several recent research studies have shown links between cell phone use duringpregnancy and an increase in behavioural problems, such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder and anxiety, after birth.Experts are concerned. Today’s children are the firstgeneration to be exposed to radiofrequency radiationfrom cell phones and wireless devices throughouttheir entire lifetime. And no one really knows whatthe longterm effects of this will be.If you are planning to start a family or are alreadyexpecting, here is what you need to know about cell phoneand wireless use during pregnancy.
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Telecommunication devices such as cell phones, cordless telephones and wireless devices useradiofrequency waves, a form of electromagnetic radiation, to receive and send signals.Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is something we are all exposed to on a daily basis. Householdelectrical appliances such as televisions, computers, printers and faxes, all generate EMR.We know that very high levels of electromagnetic radiation can produce molecular changes in bodytissue and DNA. This type of radiation, generated by Xrays and gamma rays, is known as ionizingradiation.The radiation emitted by radiofrequency waves, microwaves and electrical appliances is called nonionizing radiation, as experts believe it is not powerful enough to cause damage to cells or DNA.However what concerns many scientists, is that the longterm effects of radiofrequency exposure areunknown.
A 2005 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics raised concerns that children weremore vulnerable to radiofrequency radiation due to their developing nervous systems and "moreconductive" brain tissue.Cell phone use during pregnancy has also been linked to later behavioural problems. In 2008 worldrecognized Danish expert Doctor Leeka Kheifets, Professor of Epidemiology, UCLA, studied thescholastic performance of over 13 000 children and found that when a mother used a cell phoneduring pregnancy, there was a 54% higher incidence of behavioural issues at school, includinghyperactivity, inattention, peer relationship problems and emotional issues.Many countries around the world, including the UK, Germany, France and Scandinavia, have alreadytaken steps to reduce cell phone use among pregnant women and young children.
In 201 1 The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified
radiofrequency fields as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
Q: What health risks are associated with cell phone & wireless use?
Q: Why are children and babies more at risk?
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1) Minimise use of your cell phone. Use the speakerphone or a headset device when callingand hold the phone away from your body. (This also applies for texting and tweeting.)2) Don’t carry your cell phone in your pocket, or store it in your pram or buggy.3) Keep cell phones away from babies and children. Consider turning off your cell phonewhen at home.4) DECT cordless phones are also powered by radiofrequency waves, so swap cordlessphones for wired phones in the home.5) Replace WiFi Internet with cabled connections.6) Fit a wired baby monitor for your baby’s nursery instead of a wireless system.
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