GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

With improving technology and affordability, the number of cell phone users increases continuously. Thus, this study extends the boundary conditions of existing literature by noting that increasing the risk of being exposed to more cell phone radiation increases the risk of being exposed to more cellular radiation, which in turn endangers human health or puts the human body at a greater risk of contaminated sickness or disease. Long-term exposure to low-frequency EMR from home appliances like microwave ovens, TV sets, cell phones, etc. can cause health problems such as hyperactivity, sleep disorders, and emotional instability. Furthermore, the paper reviewed the concept of health communication, biological hazards associated with cell phones, risk to pregnant women and children, biological effects of cell phones and cell phone tower radiation, effects of electromagnetic radiation from telecommunication systems on their users, etc. As a result, previous studies have shown that continuous usage of cell phones or wireless internet causes oxidative stress due to an influx of free radicals in the body as the body’s antioxidant capacity is overwhelmed. Oxidative damage occurs in cells and DNA due to free radicals, which have also been strongly linked to heart disease, cancer, dementia, and other issues. Thus, the paper concluded that the number of cell phone users is increasing daily and there is a proliferation of wireless transmitting devices all over the world. Yet, there is limited awareness and knowledge about the public health and environmental effects of this form of radiation. As a result, the paper recommended, among others, that the government should develop public information materials and promote dialogue among scientists, industry and the public on the potential adverse health risks of mobile phones.

KEYWORDS:            Health Communication, Biological Hazards, Cell Phone, Cell Phone Tower Radiations, Biological Effects and Electromagnetic Radiation