Introduction Electro magnetic energy from cell phone and radio towers is proven have a damaging effect on the health of people.

Health hazards of handsetThermal effects

Non-Thermal effects :

Blood Brain Barrier effects

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity

Genotoxic effects

Mobile phones and cancer

Sleep and EEG effects

Health hazards of Base stationsOccupational Health Hazards

Reproductive Health

Social Health

Safety MeasuresDissuade children from the use of cell phones

Keep the phone away from body

Evade use of cell phone in public places

Do not keep cell phone on bedside at night

Pregnant women should avoid use of cell phones.

Keypad should positioned towards body while carrying mobile.

Keep conversations as short as possible

Keep switching sides while communicating

Bring cell phone close to the ear only after the other side has picked up the phone

Do not use cell phone when signal strength is weak or in a moving vehicle

Use text messaging whenever possible

Choose a cell phone with the lowest possible strength of magnetic field absorbed by body.

Conclusion

Reference

‘The official journal of trained nurses association of INDIA KERALA BRANCH’, Ms. Kanmani S MScNursing assistant professor . Sri Gokulam College of Nursing

www.mst.or.th/meeting31jan50/MobileSafety1.ppt