Reduce Cell Phone Cancer Risk

The World Health Organization's statement that cell phones my cause cancer shouldn't really come as a surprise.  Cell phones emit low levels of radiation, some more than others, you can view the EWG's report of cell phone SARs (Specific Absorption Rate) here.

The best thing that you can do to limit your exposure is to keep your cell phone away from your head by using a headset. Headsets emit much less radiation than cell phones.

Text when you can.  Watch the bars that indicate how strong your connection is.  If your cell phone keeps cutting out trying to maintain a connection, postpone your call until you have a full signal. When your phone has to work harder to connect it emits more radiation.

If you have to use the phone without a headset, keep the phone away from your ear until the call connects, and when you talk tilt the phone away from your ear and bring it back closer when you are listening. Radiation levels are higher when transmitting than receiving signals.

Avoid making cell phone calls in elevators or cars because cell phones have to work harder to maintain a connection in enclosed metal spaces.

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