Citation
(2000), "Databank. Mobile phones' health effects", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 30 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2000.01730faf.011
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Databank. Mobile phones' health effects
Databank
Mobile phones' health effects
The Government has recently issued its response to the report of the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones and Health. The balance of evidence does not suggest that mobile phone technologies are a risk to health. Some biological effects may occur but these do not necessarily mean that health is affected. However, a precautionary approach should be taken with regard to children. They may be more vulnerable because of their developing nervous system, the greater absorption of energy in tissues of the head and a longer lifetime of exposure. The Group has recommended that the widespread use of mobile phones by children for non-essential calls should be discouraged. Drivers are also warned that the use of mobile phones in cars can increase the chance of accidents and drivers should be dissuaded from using phones on the move. With over 27 million subscribers in the UK, it is clear that mobile phones are a popular and important means of modern communication. The UK is the world leader in mobile communications with successful mobile network operators offering innovative and competitive services.