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Health Risks of Mobile Phone Usage

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What is a major limitation of the current research on the health effects of mobile phones?

It is based on long-term exposure to mobile phones since their introduction in the 1990s. (correct)

The research has not been funded by the mobile phone industry.

Many of the studies have not been conducted by health professionals.

The studies have conclusively proven a link between mobile phone use and cancer.

Why are many health professionals concerned about the studies linking mobile phone use to cancer?

They believe there is no link between cancer and mobile phone use.

Certain cancers can take over twenty years to develop, making it hard to study. (correct)

Mobile phones have lower-frequency radio waves compared to microwave ovens.

They think that microwave ovens are more dangerous than mobile phones.

How do mobile phone antennas compare to microwave ovens?

Mobile phone antennas have higher-frequency radio waves than microwave ovens.

Both rely on similar frequencies of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). (correct)

Microwave ovens are safer for human tissues than mobile phone antennas.

Mobile phone antennas do not emit any electromagnetic radiation (EMR).

Why are some people concerned about holding a mobile phone close to their head?

Lower-frequency radio waves in mobile phones may pose a health hazard over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern highlighted about the funding sources for many studies on mobile phone health risks?

The research is often funded by those associated with the mobile phone industry. Signup and view all the answers

What do some health professionals recommend as a precaution for mobile phone users?

Using headsets or speaker phones Signup and view all the answers

Why do some researchers suggest keeping electronic devices such as tablets away from the bedroom?

To prevent electromagnetic interference Signup and view all the answers

What comparison is made between tobacco and mobile phones in the text?

The long-term health effects are still unclear for both Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the findings from the US government's National Toxicology Program research mentioned in the text?

An increase in brain tumours among rats exposed to radio frequencies Signup and view all the answers

Why are some researchers suggesting replacing wireless devices with wired ones where possible?

To reduce exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation Signup and view all the answers

Health Risks of Mobile Phone Usage

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Questions and Answers

What is a major limitation of the current research on the health effects of mobile phones?

Why are many health professionals concerned about the studies linking mobile phone use to cancer?

How do mobile phone antennas compare to microwave ovens?

Why are some people concerned about holding a mobile phone close to their head?

What is a common concern highlighted about the funding sources for many studies on mobile phone health risks?

What do some health professionals recommend as a precaution for mobile phone users?

Why do some researchers suggest keeping electronic devices such as tablets away from the bedroom?

What comparison is made between tobacco and mobile phones in the text?

What was one of the findings from the US government's National Toxicology Program research mentioned in the text?

Why are some researchers suggesting replacing wireless devices with wired ones where possible?

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