There are over 4 billion people around the world who use cell phones, and this number continues to grow at a steady rate. Cell phone technology is also advancing at a rapid pace. However the newness of this technology leaves more questions than answers. Independent research done in the field indicates some intriguing data. Here are a few facts about cell phones, electromagnetic radiation and radiation standards:
- Scientists have known for decades that high doses of the radiofrequency radiation emitted by cell phones can penetrate the body, heat tissues, trigger behavioral problems and damage sensitive tissues like the eyeball and testicle.1
- When cell phones went on the market in the 1980’s, federal regulators did not require manufacturers to prove they were safe.2
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted radiation standards developed by the cell phone industry 17 years ago. These standards, still in use, allow 20 times more radiation to reach the head than the rest of the body. They do not account for risks to children.3
- Cell phones communicate via electromagnetic waves. During signal transmission, a comparable amount of radiation travels outward, towards the base station, and inward towards the ear or head of the cell phone user.4,
Stay tuned for more information and for part 4 of the Project: Cell Shield Series
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