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  1. Kelsie Emma Ahern

    I’ve never thought about how many germs are actually on my phone until I read this. My cellphone is constantly in my hand, next to me, or in the hands of one of my (probably germy and sick) friends. I’ve heard rumors that cellphones could possibly cause cancer, but I never considered getting a cold from texting!

  2. Adair Mustafa Post author

    It is true that our cellphones are highly addictive. People say they almost feel ‘naked’ without them. Even though it is an easy way to interact with others and stay up to date on social media it is important that we limit our use. In an article I recently read it was reported that in 2010 Americans spent $42.8 Million dollars on mobile devices. This number has only been rising and doesn’t seem to be declining any time soon. Here is a link to an article with many mind blowing cellphone statistics.

  3. Yash Masta

    Ive had my iphone for little over a year and it has already broken. The screen is cracked and i still use it because the touch screen is still functioning. I always had my phone on me until my dad scared me to limit my cellphone use because of radiation. I looked some stuff up about it and turns out its true. The radiation from cellphones can cause cancer if we’re exposed for too long. According to an article on cell phones causing cancer, “Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy (radio waves), a form of non-ionizing radiation. Tissues nearest to where the phone is held can absorb this energy.” Im pretty glad I keep my cellphone use at a minimum now. And i never sleep with it next to my head or under my pillow.


  4. ibg5025

    Wow! I use my phone all the time and have never taken into consideration all the germs it may carry. Every now and then I use a disinfected wipe to clean my case, but that is very rare. Now that I am thinking about it, that is actually disgusting all the germs that can be present on my cell phone which I am constantly uses so close to my mouth. I can also agree with you on the vision aspect, I do notice that after I am on my phone for sometime my eyes are burning even when I where my glasses. This article goes into depth of the disorder that comes with being hooked to your phone, and the findings regarding vision are extraordinary.

  5. Brittney Ann Strazza

    I did a blog post similar to this! Cellphone use may also be linked to cancer. Recently, the World Health Organization listed mobile phone use in the same “carcinogenic hazard” category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform. I think it is crazy that something we depend on for daily communication can be so harmful to our health. Only time can tell what long term effects will come of cellphones because they haven’t been around for that long. If you would like to know more:

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