CELL PHONES ENDANGER CHILDREN
If your child uses a cell ph@ne, take note. A recent news
report has prompted renewed concerns about the safety of cell
ph@ne use, especially by children.
In January, 2005, The National Radiological Protection Board
(NRPB), an independent research organization in the UK,
announced that they are n0w advising parents not to let
children under the age of eight use cell ph@nes. Evidence of
the potentially harmful effects of cell ph@ne use, the NRPB
explained, has become more persuasive over the past five years.
The NRPB's parental warning is based on four recent studies,
conducted in Europe, indicating that the potential hazards
of cell ph@ne use have been underestimated:
- A ten-year study in Sweden suggests that heavy cell ph@ne
users are more prone than non-users to develop non-malignant
tumors in the ear and brain
- A Dutch study has suggested impaired cognitive function as
a result of cell ph@ne use
- A German study points to a probable increase in cancer around
cellu^lar base stations
- A project supported by the EU has shown evidence of cell
damage resulting from exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs)
typical of those of cell ph@nes
MALIGNANT AND NON-MALIGNANT TUMORS
While the tumors linked to cell ph@ne use in the Swedish study
were benign, other scientists suggest that the reality could
be worse. They are concerned that prolonged contact with the
radio waves emitted by cell ph@nes could actually cause
malignant tumors.
"Studies show there has been a 40 per cent across-the-board
increase in the number of brain tumors in the past 20 years,"
explains Senator Lyn Allison of Australia, where brain tumor
is n0w the leading cause of death in children under 15.
Senator Allison, who spent a year listening to scientists
to find out what the risks are, points out, "That 20 years
has coincided with the use of mobile ph@ne and many other
radio frequencies."
In the U.S., Dr. George Carlo, a leading epidemiologist, was
hired by the cell ph@ne industry in 1993 to prove that cell
ph@nes are safe. After 6 years of revealing research, however,
he found compelling evidence that cell ph@ne use is NOT safe.
Following his conscience, Dr. Carlo became a whistleblower.
"One by one, alarming signs appeared in Dr. Carlo's research:
that cell ph@nes interfere with pacemakers, that developing
skulls of children are penetrated deeply by the energy emitted
from a cell ph@ne, that the blood brain barrier which prevents
invasion of the brain from toxins can be compromised by the
cell ph@ne radiation and, most startling, that radio frequency
radiation creates micronuclei in human blood cells, a type of
genetic damage known to be a diagnostic marker for cancer."
~ from Cell Ph@nes: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age by
Dr. George Carlo and Martin Schram
Dr. Carlo proved, and shared in his book, that there is a
significant risk of brain tumors for those who use cell ph@nes.
In many cases doctors who perform surgery on brain tumors and
lesions can tell on which side of the head the patient holds
his or her cell ph@ne.
Children are more susceptible to cell damage because the
tissues in their brains and bodies are still growing and their
cells are rapidly dividing. Damage to the genetic material
in growing cells can lead to disruption of cellu^lar function,
cell death, the development of tumors, and damage to the
immune and nervous systems.
But it is not only long term use of cell ph@nes that deserves
concern; short-term use has also shown to have immediate
adverse effects...
IMPAIRED LEARNING ABILITY
Scientists at the Spanish Neuro Diagnostic Research Institute
in Marbella have discovered that a two-minute cell ph@ne call
can alter the electrical activity of a child's brain for up
to an hour afterwards. This finding has raised fears among
doctors that disturbed brain activity in children could lead
to psychiatric and behavioral problems and impair learning
ability.
As Dr. Gerald Hyland, a government adviser in the UK said,
"The results of the Spanish study show that children's brains
are affected for long periods even after very short-term
use.... This could affect their mood and ability to learn in
the classroom if they have been using a ph@ne during break
time, for instance. We don't know all the answers yet, but
the alteration in brain waves could lead to things like a
lack of concentration, memory loss, inability to learn and
aggressive behaviour."
The implications are serious; even a slight impairment in
learning ability, sustained over years of education, is
likely to significantly impact a child's future potential
and achievement.
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
The reports mentioned here are only the more recent of many
years of studies indicating the serious potential health
hazards of cell ph@ne use. Numerous clinical studies reveal
links between cell ph@ne use and brain tumors, genetic damage,
fatigue, asthma, heart disease, depression, impaired learning
ability, and cancer. Yet parents are pampering children as
young as age four with cell ph@nes. In the U.S., 40 percent
of children between the ages of four and eighteen use some
kind of wireless device (such as a cell ph@ne, PDA, pocket
PC, or pager), and one in three U.S. teenagers uses a cell
ph@ne.
It's predicted that by the year 2006 there will be over
2 billion cell ph@ne users in the world... and that 500
million of them will be children.
The dangers of EMF exposure from cell ph@nes and other
wireless/electronic devices are very real, yet the government
and the cellu^lar industry have been very slow to admit these
dangers exist. Given the reluctance of the industry to
acknowledge the implications of this research and to initiate
improved safety standards, concerned parents are wise to take
matters into their own hands.
Fortunately, you don't have to confiscate your child's cell
ph@ne. Increasing public awareness of the dangers of cell
ph@ne use has spawned a new EMF protection industry.
Concerned scientists and experts in the fields of biophysics,
bioenergetics, and material science have been developing new
technologies and products for the end consumer. Backed by
independent clinical testing, these simple high-tech devices
offer real protection from these modern-age perils.
For most people, cell ph@nes have become an essential part
of daily living. They offer convenience, business and social
connectivity, and a lifeline in case of emergencies. While
health risks related to its use are a growing issue, with
proper education and tools you can ensure safety for yourself
and your family. And with that comes peace of mind.
© copyright 2005 Taraka Serrano
Taraka Serrano is a health advocate associated with BIOPRO
Technology, a company that provides electromagnetic field
(EMF) protection solutions. This article is part of the
'Protect the Children' Public Awareness Campaign being
conducted by BIOPRO. For more information about the health
dangers of EMF exposure and to find out how you can protect
yourself and your family, visit:
http://www.emf-health.com
