If you are using mobile phone regularly for more than 10 years (1 hour daily use), you are at double the risk of getting cancer, according to a Spanish study . You will get malignant brain tumour on the side of brain where you held mobile handset. Researchers analyzed results from 11 studies before coming to conclusion. This research study was published in the Journal of Occupational Environmental Medicine. Children are at more risk of getting cancer as their skulls are thin and nervous system is in development stage. Parents should discourage children from using mobile by explaining health hazards   Brain cancer of glial cells is the most common cancer that occurs from regular mobile use. Acoustic Neuroma is another form of cancer that occurs from mobile use. Those who have used their phones for at least a decade are 20 per cent more likely to contract acoustic neuromas and 30 per cent more likely to get malignant gliomas. Mobile users are also at risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.       But mobile operators and handset manufacturers are regularly dismissing these claims because of lack of concrete evidence as most mobile users are using them for less than 10 years. There are claiming the report of Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research programme report as supporting evidence which was released in September.       Every mobile manufacturer should publish Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels on mobile handsets. Low radiation models are defined as having SAR of 0.6 or under.     … [Read more...]