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NOWnews – June 24, 2013, Life Center / Comprehensive Report
Mobile phones have almost become a daily necessity in modern life, especially with the widespread adoption of smartphones in recent years. Many teenagers rely on their phones even more heavily than middle-aged and elderly individuals. However, at the same time, an increasing number of domestic and international studies indicate that the electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones pose far greater health risks to teenagers than the general public realizes.
In South Korea, a major player in the smartphone industry, a report by the *Chosun Ilbo* cited findings from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). From 2008 to 2010, ETRI conducted a study involving over 2,000 elementary school students nationwide and released a report titled *Comprehensive Research on the Effects of Electromagnetic Waves on the Human Body*. The report revealed that the longer teenagers use mobile phones, the higher their likelihood of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The same study also found that teenagers absorb 40% more electromagnetic radiation from phones than adults, making them more vulnerable to its harmful effects.
Additionally, research has identified lead as a primary environmental factor contributing to ADHD. Over the past five years, numerous global studies have shown that higher blood lead levels correlate with increased ADHD rates among teenagers. Professor Ha Mi-na from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Dankook University College of Medicine in South Korea noted that teenagers with blood lead concentrations 50% above the average face an even greater risk of developing ADHD if they overuse mobile phones.
In the United States, Dr. Ronald Herberman, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Dr. David Carpenter, Director of the University at Albany’s Institute for Health and the Environment, testified before a U.S. Congressional hearing on mobile phone safety in September 2008. They highlighted multiple academic reports suggesting that mobile phone use could harm health. Among their findings: adults who use mobile phones face double the risk of developing brain tumors, while teenagers under 20 face five times the risk. Moreover, electromagnetic waves penetrate deeper into the brains of children under five and teenagers compared to adults. Consequently, in recent years, governments and academic institutions in countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Russia, Italy, and Israel have repeatedly advised children, teenagers, and pregnant women to minimize mobile phone use.
Domestically, the Tainan Environmental Protection Union conducted the first survey on mobile phone usage among schoolchildren across 14 counties and cities from August to October 2008. The survey found a high proportion of teenagers carrying phones, estimating that approximately 2.2 million Taiwanese youths aged 6 to 18 own mobile phones, with about 1.4 million bringing them to school. However, 70% of these teenagers and schoolchildren were unaware of the safety precaution to avoid non-emergency phone use.
With the rapid rise of smartphones, their functions have become far more diverse and sophisticated than before, offering unparalleled convenience in daily life. However, as the saying goes, "The same water that bears the boat is the water that swallows it." While enjoying the benefits and conveniences of technology, it is equally important to cultivate correct and safe usage habits.Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ % E6……E% BA% E6% 89% 8B- 074550511. html;_ylt=AuIY9afqKB9HBDIYrUKfZADlBdF_;_ylu=X3oDMTVkcHU1N2MyBGNjb2RlA2N0LmMEbWl0A01vc3RQb3B1bGFyIFRlY2hub2xvZ3kgTWl4ZWQgTGlzdARwa2cDYjYzMWQ2NDEtZjgyZS0zM2YzLTg1ZTQtZjg1ZDUxZDY4YTI0BHBvcwM2BHNlYwNNZWRpYUJMaXN0TWl4ZWRNb3N0UG9wdWxhckNBVGVtcAR2ZXIDMWI2MmU3MzAtZGNhNC0xMWUyLTlmNzktZmJkMWQyNThiYmI3;_ylg=X3oDMTFwcjN0cHNlBGludGwDdHcEbGFuZwN6aC1oYW50LXR3BHBzdGFpZAMEcHN0Y2F0A.enkeaKgARwdANzZWN0aW9ucw--;_ylv=3
Mobile Phone Radiation: A Health Threat to Teens?
Mobile phones have almost become a daily necessity in modern life, especially with the widespread adoption of smartphones in recent years. Many teenagers rely on their phones even more heavily than middle-aged and elderly individuals. However, at the same time, an increasing number of domestic and international studies indicate that the electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones pose far greater health risks to teenagers than the general public realizes.
In South Korea, a major player in the smartphone industry, a report by the *Chosun Ilbo* cited findings from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). From 2008 to 2010, ETRI conducted a study involving over 2,000 elementary school students nationwide and released a report titled *Comprehensive Research on the Effects of Electromagnetic Waves on the Human Body*. The report revealed that the longer teenagers use mobile phones, the higher their likelihood of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The same study also found that teenagers absorb 40% more electromagnetic radiation from phones than adults, making them more vulnerable to its harmful effects.
Additionally, research has identified lead as a primary environmental factor contributing to ADHD. Over the past five years, numerous global studies have shown that higher blood lead levels correlate with increased ADHD rates among teenagers. Professor Ha Mi-na from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Dankook University College of Medicine in South Korea noted that teenagers with blood lead concentrations 50% above the average face an even greater risk of developing ADHD if they overuse mobile phones.
In the United States, Dr. Ronald Herberman, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Dr. David Carpenter, Director of the University at Albany’s Institute for Health and the Environment, testified before a U.S. Congressional hearing on mobile phone safety in September 2008. They highlighted multiple academic reports suggesting that mobile phone use could harm health. Among their findings: adults who use mobile phones face double the risk of developing brain tumors, while teenagers under 20 face five times the risk. Moreover, electromagnetic waves penetrate deeper into the brains of children under five and teenagers compared to adults. Consequently, in recent years, governments and academic institutions in countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Russia, Italy, and Israel have repeatedly advised children, teenagers, and pregnant women to minimize mobile phone use.
Domestically, the Tainan Environmental Protection Union conducted the first survey on mobile phone usage among schoolchildren across 14 counties and cities from August to October 2008. The survey found a high proportion of teenagers carrying phones, estimating that approximately 2.2 million Taiwanese youths aged 6 to 18 own mobile phones, with about 1.4 million bringing them to school. However, 70% of these teenagers and schoolchildren were unaware of the safety precaution to avoid non-emergency phone use.
With the rapid rise of smartphones, their functions have become far more diverse and sophisticated than before, offering unparalleled convenience in daily life. However, as the saying goes, "The same water that bears the boat is the water that swallows it." While enjoying the benefits and conveniences of technology, it is equally important to cultivate correct and safe usage habits.Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ % E6……E% BA% E6% 89% 8B- 074550511. html;_ylt=AuIY9afqKB9HBDIYrUKfZADlBdF_;_ylu=X3oDMTVkcHU1N2MyBGNjb2RlA2N0LmMEbWl0A01vc3RQb3B1bGFyIFRlY2hub2xvZ3kgTWl4ZWQgTGlzdARwa2cDYjYzMWQ2NDEtZjgyZS0zM2YzLTg1ZTQtZjg1ZDUxZDY4YTI0BHBvcwM2BHNlYwNNZWRpYUJMaXN0TWl4ZWRNb3N0UG9wdWxhckNBVGVtcAR2ZXIDMWI2MmU3MzAtZGNhNC0xMWUyLTlmNzktZmJkMWQyNThiYmI3;_ylg=X3oDMTFwcjN0cHNlBGludGwDdHcEbGFuZwN6aC1oYW50LXR3BHBzdGFpZAMEcHN0Y2F0A.enkeaKgARwdANzZWN0aW9ucw--;_ylv=3