We are living in an advanced techno world where our needs are fulfilled by gadgets and machines that are a result of scientific advancement.  Though these inventions have made our lives more luxurious, a lot of unwanted hazards are in the offing, as these machines and gadgets couldn’t be considered as an unmixed blessing.  In all its likelihood, the advent of cell phone has its own bag full of negative consequences.  Right since the invention of cell phones, there has been an ongoing debate over the harmful consequences that it has on the users.  Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any clear cut evidence of the ill effects, especially over the long term.

In the first ever initiative from government on the issue of health hazards of cell phones, the Ministry of Telecommunication has warned people about the harmful effects of radiation from the phones.  According to the ministry’s recent guidelines, the electromagnetic waves emitted from mobile phones can seriously damage the tissues of the users’ brain leading to fatal consequences.  The draft guidelines suggested measures like curtailing of mobile usage by children, pregnant women, and people suffering from heart ailments.

Since the mobile phones are usually kept closer to the ear which is very near to the brain giving rise to damage to some brain tissues, it is suggested that people should switch to hands-free if longer use is unavoidable.  The guidelines also vehemently recommends that children below age 16 should be discouraged from using cell phones as the tissues of children are tender and are likely to be more affected.  Women and Child Development Minister, Renuka Chaudhary, has also urged to keep children and pregnant women away from cell phones.  The government has even issued advice to service providers and manufacturers of cell phones to avoid promotional advertisements showing vulnerable segments like children and pregnant women using cell phones.

Right since the intrusion of cell phones in human life, the implications of it on health has been the topic of debate.  Many studies have been carried out and still in progress to reach a clear cut evidence of the ailments which could be provided by the electromagnetic waves that the cell phones emit.  It has been reported in scientific papers that electromagnetic waves from mobile phones may significantly increase the risk of conditions such as cancer.  Individuals developing such conditions rarely feel anything before the condition may go out of control.