Do you have a cell phone? Your answer is most likely a yes. Underlying question is, do cell phones cause cancer? The number of cell phone users has increased rapidly and continuing to grow. ” As of 2010, there were more than 303 million subscribers to cell phone service in the United States, according to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association. This is a nearly threefold increase from the 110 million users in 2000” (Cell Phones and Cancer Risk). That means currently 96% of the United States has a cell phone. Cells phones aren’t just becoming significantly more poplar in the U.S, “There are 6.8 billion people on the planet. 5.1 billion of them own a cell phone, but only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush” (Hopkins). Twenty years ago you would have never heard of someone having a cell phone over a necessary hygiene product, this says a lot about our todays culture. With more and more people having cell phones, the more people use and depend on their cell phones. The average person uses their phone for 300 minutes a day, about five hours of just being on your phone. This includes phone calls, texting, using apps and just simply checking your phone (Lepp, Andrew, et al, 5). Checking your phones means “unlocking it” when you have no notifications. The average people do this is about nine times an hour. “…the average phone user checks his or her phone up to 150 times per day” (Warzel). With more cell phone use the more people are exposed to the radiation they give off. Cell phones give off a microwave radiation, a non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, and with the uprising of cell phones it has a potential threat to human health. “The microwaves from cellular phones almost contain all the bands of electromagnetic spectru... ... middle of paper ... ...nty Times. 6 Oct. 2013. New Jersey On-Line. 10 Nov. 2013. • Lepp, Andrew, et al. "The Relationship Between Cell Phone Use, Physical And Sedentary Activity, And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In A Sample Of U.S. College Students." International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity 10.1 (2013): 79-87. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Nov. 2013 • Warzel, Charlie. "BuzzFeed." BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, Inc, 7 Oct. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013 • Jing, Ji, et al. "The Influence Of Microwave Radiation From Cellular Phone On Fetal Rat Brain." Electromagnetic Biology & Medicine 31.1 (2012): 57-66. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Nov. 2013 • Colak, Cengiz, et al. "Effects Of Electromagnetic Radiation From 3G Mobile Phone On Heart Rate, Blood Pressure And ECG Parameters In Rats." Toxicology & Industrial Health 28.7 (2012): 629-638. Academic Search Complete. Web. 16 Nov. 2013.
A common theme is taking place where as people feel that cell phones are starting to take over others daily lives. Many people go through their day to day lives not even relizing how often they are on their cell phones. In the article, “Our Cell Phones, Ourselves” the author Christine Rosen talks about how cell phones are starting to become a necessity in every way towards peoples lives. Rosen talks about both the good and bad effects of cell phones and how they have changed the way in which we work our daily life. Although I think cell phones can be necissary, the constant need for use could be the beginning of how cell phones will take over our every day lives.
In the essay “Our Cell Phones, Our Selves” written by Christine Rosen, the author presents a brief history on how cell phones were introduced into society and how this artifact changed people’s interactions in the physical space. Rosen describes the first cell phone that appeared in 1983 as “hardly elegant,” big and expensive (458). Cell phones at that time were mainly used by important and affluent people. However, seven years later, cell phones became smaller and affordable provoking a big change in society. This big technological advance did not only affect the United States, but the entire world.
In the article entitled, “Our Cell Phones Ourselves”, Christine Rosen describes how cell phones have changed the way we communicate. Rosen tells the readers the main purpose for cell phone use in the past, versus present day. Her purpose is to make society aware of how cell phones have influenced our lives in order to inspire change as to how we view our cell phones. Rosen directs her writing to everyone in the present day by describing the negative results of cell phone use and how it impacts our lives and those around us. Without a doubt, cell phones are going to be a part of our world, but it is the responsibility of every cell phone owner to exercise self control and understand that a cell phone is nothing more than a device.
Technology has always made an impact on our society. Over the last few decades, there have been many inventions that have changed our lifestyles. Cellular Telephony has, by all accounts, modified how we interact with others; but at what cost? Are there health issues associated with this technology? More explicitly can cell phones cause cancer? This question is the basis of this review. The researcher has compiled articles that cover this topic from diverse scholarly sources, and diverse countries.
Forty-one years ago on April 7, 1973, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper changed the world by making the world’s first cell phone call. With a 10-inch-long, 2.5-pound phone nicknamed “the brick” he called his engineering nemesis at the much bigger company Bell Labs (Here& Now, 2014). The phone gave 30 minutes of talk time after 10 hours of recharging and it cost a grand total of $3995. In those days, the average middle-class person could not afford to buy a mobile phone. By the late 1990s, cell phones became progressively accessible to the overall population. (Ef.org.vt.edu, 2014). Ever since then the sizes and the technologies in and of cell phones has been changing to accommodate the masses. Decades later, cell phones, and now smartphones, live in the pocket or purse of nearly everyone in the United States. Cell phones tell us the time, give us directions, take pictures, entertain us and help us exercise, all while making it possible to post each and every sordid detail to the internet without going anywhere near a computer. These new devices however convenient also bring complications along with them. This research paper will delved into the advantages and disadvantages of a cell phone, visit the health risk and factors affecting people who are exposed to cell phones, Discuss how cell phones have changed our way of communicating and socializing with one another, outline preventative measures surrounding the way cell phones have degraded our way of life and expound on the Thesis: Though cellular phones have provided many advantages since inception their cause more harm than their benefits they are worth.
Many people in today’s society rely on technology to help us with our daily lives and help us stay connected to family, friends, and other people. The advancements in today’s cell phone technology is very complex and made to be efficient for their owners, allowing them to surf the net and IM message people instantly. Cellphones in particular have developed very fast in the past 15 years. From my childhood, cell phones have evolved from the old school Nokia bricks that allowed texts, calls, and simple graphic games, to todays I-Phones that have higher computable capabilities than some computers. In the United States alone, there is an estimated population of around 297 million people, and 197 million people are subscribed to cell phone companies (Starr). With so many people in today’s society with so much power and opportunity in the palm of their hands, we shouldn’t forget that “With great power comes great responsibility” –Voltaire.
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Raise your hand if you’re one of 44% of Americans that sleep next to their phones at every night. It’s true, so many of us are dependent on our mobile devices, that psychologists are now calling it the “Invisible Addiction”! Since its invention critics have debated every inch of the cell phone. From its usefulness and size, to its effects on health after prolonged usage. The conversation has since shifted. The cell phone market today is flooded with a plethora devices to choose from, sporting top of the line materials and industry leading software, but this just scratches the surface. With over 968 million worldwide smartphone sales in 2013, consumers are feeding into the latest technology that the market has to offer. Though they may become
"How dangerous could a cell phone actually be?" That is one of the many questions a person will ask themselves throughout their lifetime. Cell phones cause many distractions to humans throughout the day. Many cell phone owners find themselves checking their phones for messages and notifications even when the phone did not vibrate or ring. The overuse of cell phones will have negative effects on the mental and physical health of its users, will cause driving distractions, and will have a negative impact on the communication skills of humans.
Cell phones have become a part of mainstream culture. Recently they have become more affordable and accomplish much more than making and receiving calls. Along with the growing popularity there is also growing concerns about safety and health. In this paper we will address cell phone history and how they have evolved. We will discuss health concerns such as tumors and talking while driving. Finally, we will talk about all of the technology that cell phones can accomplish such as receiving Email and buying stocks.
There are more cell phones than residents in Britain (computerweekly.com, 2007). The first cell phone was invented by Dr. Martin Cooper and John F. Mitchell in 1973 (Wikipedia.com, 2014). Cell phone use has escalated over the years. Not only does cell phone usage affect the character traits of a person and their ability to hold regular, face-to-face conversations, it also affects a person’s ability to have healthy, stable relationships. Cell phones have changed from an item of luxury to an everyday necessity for some people.
Cell phones are devices that emit radio frequency electromagnetic waves commonly referred to as RF-EMW (Brossner, Davoudi, and Kuber 19). Signals are transmitted through these waves from cellular devices to large antennas and centralized base stations (19). Studies show that excessive cell usage of four or more hours daily can affect male fertility greatly (19). The reproductive system of men is super sensitive and compartmentalized (19). Exposure to electromagnetic waves and currents may have some effect on count of sperm and motility (19). This is due to sperms electrically active cellular nature (19).
The waves can be absorbed and reflected by surrounding objects before they reach the nearest cell tower. For example when you put your phone next to your head, during a...
"Further scientific studies have revealed that mobile phones may compromise memory and slow reaction time thought to result in the staggeringly high percentage of accidents that are caused by driver ... ... middle of paper ... ... more. It is the time to think about these negative effects. I think the suggestions for reducing the negative effects of mobile phone usage can be as reducing the length of incoming calls, using a "speakerphone" option, selecting a phone with an extendable antenna, regulate mobile free zones in a variety of public spaces, and turn off the mobile phone in specific time.
Scientists also say that cell phones don’t cause cancerous diseases well my opinion is that we should reduce the time we spend on our cell phones, don’t be on it all the time and try to slowly avoid cell phones and use handsets.