31 August 2013
India: Curb Overuse of Mobile Phones, Say Experts
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Curb overuse of mobile phones, say experts
Deccan
Herald, Mumbai, 30 August 2013
Experts at a panel discussion here have
warned against excessive use of mobile phones, with some saying that
"living close to mobile tower is like being in a life size
microwave."
At a panel discussion, held here yesterday, the experts
touched upon various forms of radiation, with a special focus on mobile phone
radiation. They dwelt on effects that mobile phone radiation can have on
people, a release said today.
Dr Girish Kumar, Professor at IIT Bombay said,
"living close to mobile towers is like being in a life size
microwave." The panel of experts also highlighted dangers of overusing a
mobile phone.
The World Health Organisation Fact Sheet 2011 states that a
person using mobile phone 30-40 cm away from the body while texting and using
internet will have reduced exposure to radio-frequency fields than someone
holding the handset close, the release said.
"WHO also advocates greater
use of hands-free devices, as they help keep the mobile phone away from head
and body during phone calls. Exposure is also reduced by limiting the number
and length of calls. Using the mobile phone in areas of good reception also
reduces exposure as it allows phone to transmit at reduced power," it
said.
Film actor Juhi Chawla and activist Prakash Munshi highlighted the health
hazards resulting from indiscriminate installation of mobile towers.
Dr Anand
Gokani, consulting physician, Bombay Hospital spoke about precautions to be
taken to avoid these health hazards. Dr Meenakshi Thakur of Tata Memorial
Centre, Mumbai spoke about radiation diagnosis, nuclear medicines and safety
issues.
The panel discussion on "Radiations: Myths and Realities"
was organised to address questions and to educate and inform students, public
and the media, by the Nehru Science Centre. The panel comprised scientists,
social scientists and activists.
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