Health+Concerns

=Health Concerns=

Here we want to look at and focus on the possible health risks associated with long term and excessive cell phone use. We have also included some helpful tips to aid users in avoiding damage to their health. While some of the health concerns listed are not scientifcally proven, they is also no scientific evidence to prove that they are **__not__** genueine health concerns.


 * Cell Phone and Hearing**

Some studies show that cell phones can be linked to high frequency hearing loss. Cell phone usage for over 60minutes a day could be a contributing factor to this. Researches also suggest that cell phone users avoid high frequency sounds. More information at: []

//__Team Commedia's advice on__ What to do://

· Minimize the amount of time spent on the phone · Keep the volume low to avoid any damage to hearing · Use a earpiece or a headset

In some states, cell phone usage while driving is strictly prohibited. It has been a leading cause of deaths, and is a danger to you, and to others. Using a cell phone when driving is never a smart idea. Excessive and non-excessive cell phone users often find themselves in this predicament, and listed below are recommendations for cell phone users. More information at: []
 * Cell Phone and Driving**

//__Team Commedia's advice on__ What to do://  · Use a hands-free set · Utilize the speaker phone option on the phone if available · The best solution is to turn off the cell phone when driving to avoid any safety hazards.


 * Cell Phone and Brain Cancer?**



 ==“ “Was my aggressive brain tumor caused by me using cell phones over the past 10 years? My answer is no.” ==  ……..But he understands why people talk about it so much. Go to any airport, grocery store, even a ball game. People are on their phones all the time (http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=77302)