Ionizing Radiation from the use of Cell Phones
The video on cell phones emitting ionizing radiation was well worth my time in listening to Dr. Davis. I have always wondered if glioblastoma was linked to long-term cell phone use. I have heard of studies in the media about cell phone use and cancers, particularly brain cancer. It never occurred to me about infertility in the adults and birth defects in the unborn with the use of cell phones. It was a very interesting lecture by Dr. Devra Davis.
When I went to my settings and found the 'Legal and Regulatory' link, I skimmed through a lot of nonsense information about copyright, warranty and license, I kept scrolling down to find information about risk factors on cell phone use but I ran out of patience trying to scroll for the information, no wonder consumers are not aware of the risks, its not easy to find!
I agree and endorse nurses who advocate and support educating the public and their patients on the hazards of cell phone use because where else will the public get it from? They would have to do their own research or be enrolled in courses like this to be educated and informed.
Position statement on technology and health: Provide scientific research from credible sources, then state your position statement on the health risks of cell phone use. Publish this statement to the public health authorities and the cell phone companies so they can develop the appropriate infrastructures to use the devices safely, like it was illustrated in Dr. Davis' video.
"Cell phones are attributed to low fertility, birth defects and some forms of brain cancers"
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteTanks for sharing your thoughts on this issue, I just want to add that being informed consumers and users of technology in health care means that nurses be involved in the selection of new equipment, receive the proper training for its use, and monitor equipment safety and the effect of technology on patients and families on an ongoing basis.
It would seem that the old limited-calls cell phone plans may have been more healthy than unlimited. Previously at least the price of the mobile time kept people from having hour-long conversations. I don't think rational use presents profound risks, if one exposes humans or any other animal to noxious stimuli in sufficient quantities, pathology will ensue.
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