Mobile phones are an indispensable communication tool in our daily lives. However, there has been a lot of concern about whether cell phone radiation increases the risk of cancer. Although mobile phone radiation is less frequent and is not ionizing radiation, why does the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization classify it as a Group 2b carcinogen?
Radiation can be divided into ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is capable of ionizing atoms, such as nuclear radiation and CT examinations, and has high energy. Non-ionizing radiation, which has lower energies, such as microwaves and radio waves, cannot induce ionization of atoms. Cellphone radiation falls into the category of non-ionizing radiation, which has a low frequency, raising concerns about its carcinogenicity.
Although current scientific research does not clearly support a clear causal relationship between electromagnetic fields such as cell phone radiation or high-voltage power lines and cancer, why is cell phone radiation classified as a carcinogen? In fact, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies cell phone radiation as a Group 2b carcinogen, implying that there may be some link between cell phone radiation and carcinogenicity, but the current evidence is not sufficiently sufficient. This classification is based on the results of the assessment of the substance, which:Mobile phonesIncluding some other substances like carbon black, gasoline, bitumen, ginkgo biloba extract, etc. Therefore, whether cell phone radiation causes cancer is still an area of scientific research and controversy, and further research is needed to determine the potential risks.
The impact of mobile phone use on physical and mental health is multifaceted and unique across the network. For example, prolonged use of a mobile phone may disrupt the biological clock, leading to an increase in depressed mood. Mobile phone traffic and socialization** can increase social stress and adversely affect mental health. In addition, staring at your phone screen for long periods of time can lead to eye strain, dryness, increased risk of eye diseases, and may even spread bacteria and oils, leading to problems that make muscles tense and stiff. These are unique network-wide issues.
So, how can you reduce the potential health effects of your phone while using it? First of all, we can adjust the brightness of the mobile screen and choose the night mode to reduce the damage to the eyes. At the same time, make sure that the phone screen is not directly facing your eyes, but tilt the phone down about 45 degrees to avoid direct blue light to your eyes. Secondly, turn on a light when using your phone, maintain moderate lighting, avoid using your phone in too dark environments, and try to choose a supine position to play with your phone to reduce physical discomfort. Most importantly, try to limit the amount of time you spend playing with your phone to avoid the negative effects of using your phone for long periods of time.
In conclusion, although the frequency of mobile phone radiation is low, the current research evidence is not sufficient to support a causal relationship between it and carcinogenesis. However, excessive use of mobile phones can have adverse effects on physical and mental health. In order to reduce the potential health effects of mobile phones, we should take appropriate measures, such as adjusting the brightness and choosing night mode, maintaining moderate lighting, choosing a supine position, and using time control, etc. Through these measures, we can better enjoy the convenience brought by mobile phones while reducing their negative health effects.