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In our 21st century, the Internet could be considered as the fastest-growing tool of communication and is evolving constantly at a rapid rate. It has brought many individuals to network amongst each other through various new technologies that have become equivalently indispensable. These technological devices are developed at the convenience of humans. Technologies such as cell phones, laptop and television are the fundamental focuses of this research report.

It is imperative to consider how many individuals are certainly using these technologies. In about 1994, around 16 million Americans subscribed to cellular phone services, as to now it has increased to a figure of 300 million Americans (Gavdin, 2001). In today’s times, cell phones provide us with the features of a phone, yet it comprises the ability for the device to be wireless which is a practical convenience to its users. Cell phones are seen virtually everywhere in our society being used by business professionals, students, young children and grandparents as its primary stakeholders (Gavdin, 2001). The user’s current position is concerned with solely using the technology, rather than considering the downside affects of these existing technologies.

Television has been used as an exclusive form of entertainment, till the World Wide Web entered the industry. A recent study has found that 28% of consumers are watching television and simultaneously browsing on the web, as a result technologies are being integrated with one another (Mobile Market,2009). Recent data shows that increasing numbers of individuals are relying on the Internet for at least some of their TV viewing(Pontz,2009). Also the use of laptops is becoming increasingly popular , for business and personal use which is increasing the demand for the technology (Mobile Market,2009). These studies essentially exemplify as to how individuals are increasing the use of technologies and integrating them in their every-day lives.

Devices that enable us to participate in activities such as listening to radio, using microwaves, cell phones or watching television make use of electromagnetic waves (Berkeley Laboratory, 2001). Cell phones, Wi-Fi computers, television and other communication devices “send and receive signals through microwave radiations” (Woolston, 2010). It is essential to be aware that electromagnetic fields are present everywhere in our environment but are invisible to the human eye.(World Heath Organization,2010)

It is said that sensitivity to electromagnetic radiation is the emerging health problem of the 21st century (World Health Organization, 2010). This affects governments, schools, parents, health practitioners hence the “human health stakes are significant” (World Organization, 2010).Researchers are emphasizing that the radio frequency radiation is extremely harmful and the public should be given precaution since this could lead to an emerging public health crisis where time is of the essence in our fast evolving world (World Health Organization, 2010). Studies have shown that U.S has spent over $2 trillion dollars on health care each year, of about 78% is from people that suffered from chronic illnesses which included factors such as electromagnetic radiation (Wide angle health, 2009).This is causing imbalances in individual’s bodies who are potential users of these technologies, hence leading to a health crisis.

With the increasing use of cell phones and them being readily available, one of the major concerns is that up to 60% of the radiation is emitted by a cellphone which is enough to cause heating and leads to potential danger affects (Lawrence Laborty,2001). That is just one of the mere affects of one of technologies that are prevalent in our society. Consequently, it is evident that consumers are opting out for convenience over considering any of the harms of being so induced into this technology.

Affects

The potential effects of technology radiation on human health, has recently become a greater concern worldwide, as a result of an increase in technology use. Researchers have discovered the radiation emitted by cell phones, televisions, and laptops are causing negative impacts to users.

The following is a list of the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation, specifically, cell phones, televisions and laptops. The collection of results presented, have been gathered from multiple studies, worldwide.

Head Tumours:

Mobile phones emit electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range (Herberman, 2008). This radiation is the same type transmitted by microwave ovens ( K.A.A., 1994). When a person holds their cell phone to their ear, the microwaves are absorbed by their head (Havas, 2009). A report in 2009, by Dr. Lennart Hadell shows, after 10 years of cell phone use, there is a 90% increased risk of developing a glioma tumor (brain tumor) on the side of the head where the cell phone was most often placed. The chances of developing an acoustic neuroma tumor (the nerve associated with hearing), increased by 60 %, and finally, the chances of developing a uveal melanoma tumor (tumor of the eye), increase 320%. Those highest at risk were children under 10 years of age (Hardell, 2009) Research by British scientists have shown that, since children have thinner skulls, their brains can absorb 50% more radiation than an adult brain. Radiation will infiltrate half the brain of a 5 year old, whereas 30% of a 10-year-old’s brain will be infultrated (Cell Phones Bad for Teens, 2004).

Excited Brain Cells:

Researchers have found that electromagnetic radiation from cell phones can cause some cells in the brain's cortex (on the side where the phone was most used) to become excited for about an hour, while others become inhibited (Health24, 2006)

Protein Changes in Skin:

In a study, when radiation from a GSM cell phones was applied to the surface of 10 different peoples bodies for one hour, scientists found that some skin cells were effected. Two of 580 different proteins in the skin were substantially affected (Cellphone radiation affects cells in living human, 2008).

Suicide:

American researchers recently have found that the rate of suicide among electricity utility workers, exposed to extremely low frequency (ELF) was double of non electricity utility workers. The effects were heightened with younger people (Electromagnetic Radiation Health Effects, 2010). The ELF are the same frequencies emitted by laptops and televisions. Most Televisions emit an electromagnetic field, 12 feet in every directions (TV Radiation, 2010).

DNA Damage:

Human cells exposed to mobile phone frequencies showed an increased breaks in their DNA. The DNA breaks at times were unable to repaired themselves and therefore the damage was passed on to future cells which could promote cancer (Young, 2004)

Increased Blood Pressure:

Researchers in Germany have discovered that a one-time 35 minutes cell phone call can cause an increase in resting blood pressure between 5-10mm Hg. (Lancet, 1998)

Aggressive Growth in Leukemia Cells:

Researchers at the National Research Council in Bologna, found that Leukemia cells which exposed to cell phone frequencies for two days replicated more aggressively (Graham-Rowe, 2002) These current issues are a growing concern as more and more research is pointing to the fact that electromagnetic fields are causing negative impacts on people. This radiation is being emitted by the technology we use almost everyday. Almost every person in North America owns a cell phone, television, and/or laptop. Experts fear that today’s younger, more technologically advanced generations, may suffer an “epidemic” of the disease in the near future(Lean, 2008). “At least nine out of 10 British 16-year-olds have their own handset, as do more than 40 per cent of primary schoolchildren”(Lean, 2008).

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