The document discusses potential health risks from new communication technologies like cell phones. It notes that while these technologies enhance lifestyle, they may also pose dangers. Research suggests cell phone radiation can be absorbed by the brain, particularly in children and pregnant women, and may cause cancer, mood changes, and learning issues. Extended cell phone use has also been linked to sleep problems, low sperm counts, and increased accidents from distracted driving. Electronic waste from devices contains toxins that contaminate the environment. More study is still needed on health effects from long-term cell phone exposure.

1. New Communication
technology:
Dangers to Health
&
Environment
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2. New Communication Technology
Communication technologies are
evolving at such a furious pace that it
is difficult to fathom their
multidimensional parameter in the
near future.
They touch our lives in innumerable
ways and enhance our lifestyle.
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3. Cont..
The possibilities are endless ,but so
are the dangers lurking in the horizon.
Hence these technologies have to be
handled with care and caution.
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4. Health & Environmental changes
Fast, anytime, anywhere, connectivity
and loaded with a host of fancy
features the mobile phone is today
much more than a communication
gadget.
But widespread use of cell phones
has led to increased concerns about
health hazards, particularly concerns
about brain cancer.
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5. Cont..
Depending upon how close the cell
phone antenna is to the head as much
as 60% of microwave radiation is
absorbed by and actually penetrates
the area around the brain.
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6. Researches :
The British Based National
Radiological Protection Board has
suggested that children younger than
8yrs of age should not be given a
mobile phone.
A University of Utah, researcher
found that, the younger the child, the
more radiation is absorbed by the
brain.
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7. Cont..
Spanish researchers have shown that
Cell phones can alter electrical activity
of a child's brain for hours, causing
drastic mood changes , possible
behavior & learning disabilities.
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8. Research:
Scientists fear that cell phone
radiation could damage human
embryos.
Pregnant women are advised to be
cautious.
A study from Defence Research And
Development Organizations (DRDO)
revealed that EMR, a self propagating
wave with electric & magnetic
components posses a major threat towww.drjayeshpatidar.blogspot.in

9. …
human health due to excessive use of
electronic devices.
It has penetration power to affect
tissues and can cause irritation,
mood swings, sleeplessness, low
sperm count and cancer.
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10. Research:
Indian Council Of Medical Research
(ICMR) & New Delhi has confirmed
that cell phones can pose a serious
threat to male reproductive health due
to Radiofrequency Radiation emitted
from cell phones.
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11. Accidents
It is dangerous to use a cell phone
while driving, as it will increase your
chances of getting into a car accident.
Even though your eyes may be on the
road while you are on the phone,
your full concentration level isn't
there.
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12. ELECTRONIC - WASTE
E -WASTE from devices like
computers, cellphones,digital
cameras and televisions contain toxic
elements such as lead, mercury,
cadmium which contaminate the soil
& ground water.
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13. Complications of cellphones
Damage nerves in the scalp.
Causes blood cells to leak hemoglobin.
Memory loss & mental confusion
Headaches & fatigue
Joint pain, muscle spasms & tremors.
Burning sensation & rash on skin.
Alters brain electrical activity during
sleep.
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14. Cont..
Induces ringing in the ears, impairs
sense of smell.
Cataracts, retina damage & eye
cancer.
Opens the blood brain barrier to
toxins & viruses.
Reduces WBC.
Digestive problems &increases
cholesterol levels
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15. Conclusion
As communication technologies move
ahead in leaps and bounds, man
becomes more & more dependent on
these equipments. They have
dramatically changed the way we live,
work & promises more action in days to
come. The time has come to cultivate a
clear understanding of the pros & cons
of the new technologies, so as to use
them wisely.
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16. Reference:
Lakshmi Menon. New communication
technology :Dangers to health and
environment. Herald of Health 2008
March; (18): 4-7.
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17. Thankyou
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