It’s common these days to see people constantly looking at their cell phones and typing. However, it is not taken into account This activity can pose a health risk as it has negative consequences on the physical and mental level.
Likewise, some studies, such as that of the National Cancer Institute, have confirmed that cell phones emit radio frequency radiation within the electromagnetic spectrum.. These frequencies are absorbed by the human body, and ionizing radiation can damage DNA, This causes changes in genes and increases the risk of cancer.
On the other hand, other doctors, such as the American Cancer Society, determined that the waves emitted by cell phones were not intense enough to cause direct DNA damage, and They concluded that it is not clear whether cell phones can cause cancer.
However, it has been proven that excessive cell phone use can be harmful to health. Colombian Pilot University explains some of the problems you may encounter if you don’t limit its use.
Known as ‘tex neck’ or text neck, this ailment results from the bad posture that the neck adopts due to constant cell phone use.
The effects it can have on health include: stiff neck, shoulder pain and headaches (headaches). Likewise, it can cause muscle contractures, dizziness, changes in the alignment of the vertebrae, inflammation of the joint surfaces and pain.
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This disease is caused by excessive pressure on one of the nerves in the wrist, which affects sensitivity in various parts of the hand. It is caused by repetitive hand or wrist movements and poor grip posture. Another very common injury occurs in the tendons of the hands, especially the thumb.
Some symptoms are: numbness, tingling and weakness in the hands and fingers.
In a study conducted by WHO, it has been determined that obesity cases have increased in young people and children in recent years, due to lack of physical activity due to cell phone use. They also showed that adolescents between the ages of 13 and 15 often have weight problems.
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Cell phones have a backlit display that progressively damages the retina of the eyes. This can cause dryness, blurred vision, photophobia or sensitivity to light, and headaches. The damage is usually greater when watching the screen in the dark or for hours at a time.
Being constantly aware of mobile notifications causes an increase in irritability of the nervous system; creates anxiety, lack of attention and increased stress.
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Some people tend to use their cell phones when they go to bed. However, this leads to poor sleep quality and insomnia because the brightness of the screen excites many buyers. they make the brain think it’s still daytime and can stay awake longer.
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