New Research Links Cell Phones To Health Issues In Children
May 3, 2016 5:05 PM By Amy Yensi
May 3, 2016 5:05 PM By Amy Yensi
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For
years, we’ve heard of a possible link between cell phone use and cancer. Now,
this week, researchers in Baltimore say the evidence is clear, and children are
more at risk.
WJZ’s Amy Yensi with more on the disturbing findings.The studies link cell phones to a slew of health issues in children. That’s why experts say parents and expecting mothers need to be extra careful.
Cell phones are a part of our every day lives and a cause for concern for researchers who see them as a health risk — especially for infants and children.
WJZ’s Amy Yensi with more on the disturbing findings.The studies link cell phones to a slew of health issues in children. That’s why experts say parents and expecting mothers need to be extra careful.
Cell phones are a part of our every day lives and a cause for concern for researchers who see them as a health risk — especially for infants and children.
“The weight of the
evidence is clear: cell phones do cause brain cancer,” said Dr. Devras Davis,
president, Environmental Health Trust.Dr. Davis says the young brain absorbs
twice as much radiation as an adult.Doctors and scientists from across the
country took on the issue during a pediatric conference at the Baltimore
Convention Center. Panelists also found a connection between exposure to cell
phone radiation and other health issues.“There’s a correlation between cell
phone use in pregnancy and behavioral problems in their children,” said Dr.
Hugh Taylor, Yale School of Medicine.“These devices are really stressing and
straining our family relationships because the average mom or dad will check
their phones 60 to 110 times a day,” said Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, clinical
psychologist.Doctors say the infant brain — even while in the womb — is
especially vulnerable.“Keep the phone away from the abdomen — especially toward
the end of pregnancy,” said Dr. Davis.Experts say holding your phone even a few
inches away can lower the risk. They recommend using headsets, and when you’re
not on your phone, to keep it as far away from you as possible.“So we’re
getting like a triple, quadruple whammy between the biological effect, the
psychological effects and the brain waves effects,” said Dr. Martha Herbert,
pediatric neurologist.Effects may not be completely avoidable in a high-tech
world.Some researchers say the U.S. is lagging behind other countries when it
comes to radiation research and prevention.The Environmental Health Trust is
calling on cell phone manufacturers and wireless providers to help fund
research on how to treat and prevent exposure to radiation.
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