Mobile phones and other smart
devices are trending in the market on a daily basis. It’s an extremely
flourishing industry that has completely digitized our lives; and that too for
worse. The sudden rise in the selfie culture and the materialism it promotes is
a totally other debate. But for now let us focus on the health hazards caused by
the ridiculously excessive use of mobile phones in Pakistan. From toddlers to
the aged, all are glued to their cell phones throughout the day. It’s like all
of us are suffering from a bad case of mobilophilia. We can’t just get enough of
it. Our love and attachment to our phones is soaring as we speak.
Unfortunately, despite of being so well informed and connected we fail to
recognize the big health hazards this small device has made us prone to. But
unlike us, WHO is taking this very seriously. According to new research RF
radiations from the wireless phones is a major reason for head cancers including
glioma and acoustic neuroma. Not only that, mobile phones also adversely affect
our brain activity by slowing down our reflexes. They disturb sleep patterns
whilst increasing the stress levels hence the reason why most of the teenagers
nowadays are cranky all the time. In addition to that research has shown an
increased risk of traffic accidents, some 3-4 times greater chance of an
accident, when mobile phones (either handheld or with a "hands-free" kit) are
used while driving due to distraction. Also the constant typing and texting
along with prolonged exposure to the mobile phone screens causes eye vision
problems and chronic pain in the finger joints.
Moreover the most disturbing problem is that a fetus too is not safe from the
harmful effects of this electronic device because pregnant mums so often don’t
think about minimizing their mobile usage and hence their baby’s exposure to
cell phones. The rays coming out of the phone may even result in birth
deformities and a compromised immune system.
Thus, this message goes out to all those people who are always on the phone, to
stop gambling their lives and learn about the reasons why increased cell phone
use can result in a reduced life expectancy rate. It’s just not worth it.
Not many years ago world existed without cells. People in those days were not
always on the phone, they were rather busy living a life. It was possible then
and it is very well possible now. All we need is a little self-control and
moderation.