Just How Safe
Is Your Phone To Use?
Health fears over hands-free mobile phones are expected to be
played down by a Government report to be published today.
-A 41-year-old neurologist in the States filed a GBP50 million
lawsuit against Motorola last week for damages following the discovery
of a malignant tumour behind his right ear. Dr Chris Newman's
condition is terminal.
-Researchers in Germany found fresh evidence linking mobile phones
with Alzheimer's Disease and multiple sclerosis. They found using
a mobile exposes the brain to toxins which trigger the illnesses.
-David Blunkett wrote to every school in the country last month
asking teachers to ban children under 16 using a mobile phone
except in an emergency.
-His advice followed a report by former Government chief scientist
Sir William Stewart that concluded children could be more vulnerable
to the effects of radiation.
-The Stewart Committee also recommended manufacturers should
be forced to give information on radiation levels from mobile
phones on packaging.
-Mobile phone manufacturers in the US caved in to consumer pressure
and agreed for the first time last month to disclose radiation
levels.
-England manager Kevin Keegan banned his players at Euro 2000
from using mobile phones.
-A study of the health risks of mobile phones and masts carried
out in Austria found smokers who use mobiles run a greater risk
of developing cancer than non-smokers.
-A study by the National Radiological Protection Board found
that concrete roofs soak up most of the radiation emitted by masts,
dismissing fears children are subjected to high levels of radiation
from masts on top of schools.
-A Polish study found mobile phones can make the heart race.
-The Consumers' Association published research in April which
showed hands-free kits could actually amplify the energy and channel
it directly into the caller's head
-A dental expert warned that mobile phones can release poisonous
mercury from fillings, causing brain damage.
Belfast Telegraph
August 11, 2000
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