Health Risks of Mobile Phone Usage
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What is the main challenge in studying the long-term health effects of mobile phone use?

  • Difficulty in establishing a connection between mobile phone use and cancer
  • Limited availability of mobile phones for research purposes
  • Mobile phones only became popular recently, making long-term studies impossible (correct)
  • Lack of funding for research studies

    • What is a concern raised by health professionals regarding the link between mobile phone use and cancer?

  • The potential long period of time it takes for certain cancers to develop (correct)
  • The unexpected increase in mobile phone usage worldwide
  • The difficulty in proving that mobile phones are completely safe
  • The lack of interest from the public in this research area

    • What do mobile phone antennas have in common with microwave ovens according to the text?

  • Both devices are known for being completely safe for human tissues
  • Both devices have been proven to have no negative health effects
  • Both devices rely on electromagnetic radiation but at different frequencies (correct)
  • Both devices share similar frequencies of radio waves

    • What is one of the recommendations made by researchers regarding cordless and wireless devices?

    <p>Replace them with wired devices whenever possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are concerns raised about lower-frequency radio waves used by mobile phones?

    <p>There is a fear that they could pose health risks similar to higher-frequency waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some health professionals recommend that mobile phone users err on the side of caution?

    <p>To avoid potential risks until further studies are conducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential health hazard mentioned in relation to holding a mobile phone near the brain for extended periods?

    <p>Potential risk of developing brain cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both were initially considered safe but later found to pose health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what did the research by the US government's National Toxicology Program find regarding radio frequencies and brain tumors?

    <p>A slight increase in brain tumors among rats exposed to radio frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one alternative method recommended in the text for using mobile phones safely?

    <p>Texting or using headsets or speaker phones instead of holding the phone to the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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