Cell phone radiation is a popular topic of discussion: What can it do? How can I protect myself from it? But above all the most important question: do they even exist? In the following we try to shed some light on the dark.
What is cell phone radiation?
Incorrectly carried out at the word " mobile phone radiation " directly the association to nuclear radiation . But this is not the case. Smartphones communicate using electromagnetic waves . This is how you are connected in the cellular network. There are always discussions about whether or not these electromagnetic waves can be harmful to the human body..
For example, in early 2017 a lawsuit was upheld in Italy alleging that a man had developed a brain tumor through prolonged professional use of the cell phone . However, it was a benign tumor - not cancer. In addition, the Italian actually had to spend several hours a day using his mobile phone for professional reasons .
Studies keep appearing that want to have proven that electromagnetic waves are actually harmful . In these cases, the test persons are particularly tired during or after using their mobile phones or complain of headaches. So far, however, the diagnosis "electro-sensitivity" has not been clearly proven in a single study . Some more specific studies were carried out in 2016. One of the studies examines the correlation between cell phone radiation and cancer development. Another deals with a possible connection between cell phone radiation and reduced sperm production..
The Federal Office for Radiation Protection has also carried out a study that aims to consider the long-term effects of electrosmog on the human body . There were no actual correlations found between mobile phone use and deteriorating health. However, in spite of everything, there is still no complete all-clear: the SAR value was developed to prevent possible damage . SAR stands for " specific absorption rate " and describes how much the tissue that is in contact with the smartphone heats up .
What should i be aware of?
We have put together some important basic rules for you:
Don't panic
Even if cell phone radiation is discussed over and over again - the fact is: Up to now no one has actually succeeded in proving that radiation is harmful - for example in connection with cancer!
Use your mobile phone more consciously
To be on the safe side, you are welcome to restrict the use of your mobile phone . As long as you don't have your cell phone to your ear 24/7, risks are unlikely according to the current state of knowledge . It is also recommended that you do not take your cell phone to or to bed with you. To what extent this has an effect has not been proven..
No cell phone for children
If it can be avoided, you should - metaphorically and figuratively speaking - not put a cell phone with your child in the cradle. A possible danger has not yet been proven, but no risks should be taken .
Pay attention to SAR values
The Federal Office for Radiation Protection has published a list of SAR values for common cell phone models. You can easily check your smartphone there. The SAR list can be found here.
