Are mobile phones messing with our minds? WHO provides an answer

Health By Sumit Jha Oct 13, 2024 Read the article

Mobile phones have become an unavoidable part of modern life and their use has been often looked at with fear and scepticism.

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It has often been claimed that the radiofrequency (RF) waves emitted by these handheld communication devices could affect the human brain.

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However, here’s a piece of good news. A World Health Organisation (WHO)-backed study has dispelled the fears, stating that RF waves are not as dangerous as perceived.

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The study, published in Environment International, concluded that mobile phones, held closer to the head, do not have a lasting impact on brain functions.

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A team of scientists at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) conducted the study that addressed the long-standing worry.

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The results of the study painted a consistent picture in both children and older adults.

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