Cell Phone
RF Radiation Dangers?

Are cell phones dangerous to your health? Does the use of cell phones close to one's head can cause illness or disease? Although there is no conclusive proof of these dangers, just about everyone is recommending keeping your cell phone's RF signal away from your body by using an external cell phone antenna or hands-free kit.

Here are a few articles and other sources of information on the possible dangers of cell phone signals.

FDA Cell Phone Info and Health Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as cell phones and similar wireless devices before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, FDA does have the authority to take action if cell phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require cell phone manufacturers to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the US federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The NCI consists of approximately 3,500 employees. They are part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI's Mission is to lead, conduct, and support cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.

There are three main reasons why people are concerned that cell phones (also known as “wireless” or “mobile” telephones) might have the potential to cause certain types of cancer or other health problems:

• Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy (radio waves), a form of non-ionizing radiation. Tissues near to where the phone is held can absorb this energy.
• Exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from x-rays, is known to increase the risk of cancer.
• However, although many studies have examined the potential health effects of non-ionizing radiation from radar, microwave ovens, cell phones, and other sources, there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans 
• The number of cell phone users has increased rapidly. As of 2010, there were more than 303 million subscribers to cell phone service in the United States, according to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association. This is a nearly threefold increase from the 110 million users in 2000. Globally, the number of cell phone subscriptions is estimated by the International Telecommunications Union to be 5 billion.
• Over time, the number of cell phone calls per day, the length of each call, and the amount of time people use cell phones have increased. Cell phone technology has also undergone substantial changes.

Read More on the National Cancer Institute Cell Phones and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet.

Health Freedom Idaho

"Health Freedom Idaho (HFI) was created to protect our access to and preserve our freedoms in regards to the health care of our choice. We are a concerned group of citizens, professionals and families in Idaho interested in preserving Idaho's health freedoms. "

Another Study Showing a Cell Phone-Cancer Link Downplayed by the FDA

Read more: https://healthfreedomidaho.org/study-finds-cell-phone-cancer-link

Mobile phone radiation and health - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The effect mobile phone radiation has on human health is the subject of recent interest and study, as a result of the enormous increase in mobile phone usage throughout the world. Mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range, and some researchers believe this may be either harmful or beneficial to human health.

Health Mobile phone cancer study 'flawed' BBC
A study that researchers claim suggests links between using mobile phones and brain tumors is flawed, radiation experts have said. BBC News' Pallab Ghosh reports on the findings The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), which advises the government on safety levels, said the study "lacks statistical precision" to draw such conclusions.

You reduce the risk for injuries due to radiation if you direct the antenna straight backwards from your head instead of straight up. Don't carry the mobile phone in the belt around the waist. Avoid exposing the deposits of bone marrow in the hips to the microwaves. Placing the mobile phone next to the heart is now regarded as less dangerous - unless you have a pacemaker.