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Mobile Such fears and misconceptions are often spread about the phone that its use causes cancer. But is this scientifically correct?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released a report on this. In this review report, many studies conducted around the world have been reviewed to know the relationship between cell phones and cancer. According to the report –

The review was led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). A total of more than 5,000 studies from all over the world were included in this. These were evaluated on many scientific aspects, sorted and finally only 63 most accurate studies published between 1994 and 2022 were reviewed. After a detailed study and review of all these studies, scientists concluded that using mobile phones does not cause any type of cancer or tumor.

This review was necessary because many myths are presented as truth in the name of science all over the world. There was also a big myth in this that the radio waves emitted from mobile phones cause brain, head and neck cancer.

It is certain that mobile phones do not cause cancer, but does it mean that using mobile phones is completely safe? Can it be run as long as one wants? it is not like that at all. There are many disadvantages of using a mobile phone for a long time. This reduces focus. Attention span decreases. It has a bad effect on eye health.

so today’In the medical record‘I will know what kind of harm occurs as a result of using a mobile phone. You will also learn that-

70% of people in the world use smartphones

The world’s first smartphone hit the market in the year 1994 and within a few years it became the most important part of people’s lives. According to a report published on Statista, around 70% of the world’s population uses smartphones. Without this people feel helpless. The use of mobile phones is increasing rapidly among people of all ages. As a result, its side effects are also visible. Know about the harm caused by excessive use of mobile phones through the graphic given below.

Understand the points given in the graphic in detail.

sleep is affected

According to a study by the American National Sleep Institute, the use of mobile phones or other gadgets affects sleep. In the presence of light emanating from mobile phones and laptops until late at night, our body cannot release the hormone melatonin which is necessary for sleep or its quantity is less than what is required. In such a situation, even if sleep comes, it is not that deep.

Because of this, cognitive function deteriorates, immunity weakens and the risk of heart disease increases.

puts strain on the eyes

Using a mobile phone for a long time can increase eye strain. Small print and bright screens of mobile phones force the eyes to work harder. This can cause problems such as dry eyes, blurred vision and headaches. This can affect vision.

Stress level increases

Constantly looking at the mobile phone screen can increase the stress level. This can increase anxiety. Also, tension in the eye and neck muscles may increase.

Addiction and dependence are increasing

People are getting addicted to mobile phones. Some people even take mobile phones to the toilet with them. The new word for this is ‘nomophobia’. This means being nervous without a mobile phone. Apart from this, people are becoming dependent on mobile phones for every small and big task. Because of this, the habit of working hard ends.

attention span decreases

Due to excessive use of mobile phones, people’s attention span is decreasing. This means how long one can focus on a task continuously without distraction. According to a study by the University of California, Irvine, the average attention span of people has decreased from 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds in the last 20 years.

focus decreases

In a way, the whole world is captured in the smartphone. In this regard, people wander from one app to another every minute. The reels scroll every 30 seconds. The effect of this is that people lose concentration.

Patience is diminishing

In the present day, mobile phones are nothing short of magic. Earlier, if people did not know the meaning of a word, they would get confused for a long time with the dictionary. To play a favorite song, he would first look for a cassette, then rewind the tape recorder and turn it on. Even if the cassette was at home, at least 5 minutes would be spent on it. Now all this happens in a few seconds. As a result, people lose their ability to be patient.

Children’s development is affected

Especially the use of mobile phones has a negative effect on the mental and physical development of small children. Children are sensitive. Too much screen time hinders their cognitive and emotional development. This causes attention span problems, delays in language skills and behavioral problems. Instead of playing outside in the field, children play games on smartphones or watch videos for entertainment. This also affects their physical growth.

An average person in India uses a phone for 4 hours

According to a report by an international digital data company ‘Data Reportal’, a person in India uses a mobile phone on average 4 hours 3 minutes. In this case, the average time across the world is 3 hours 15 minutes. Indians use phones for about 50 minutes more than this. On average, people in Japan use their phones for less than 2 hours a day.

See in the graphic what is the position of China, Russia and the United States in this matter.

People are returning to basic phones

According to Consumer Electronics Cell data, there has been a decline in smartphone sales for the past few years. This reduction is expected to increase further. One reason for this is that the new generation has started buying basic phones again. Many scientists in the world have already pointed out that if people become dependent on phones instead of using their brains, then the functioning of the brain will become weak and limited in terms of evolution. We need to understand that the human brain is much faster and more powerful than a smartphone.