Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation, known as radio frequency (RF) radiation, which is considered relatively safe in the amounts emitted by modern cell phones. Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) have classified this radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, meaning that there is some limited evidence to suggest a cancer risk, but it is not strong enough to draw definitive conclusions.
However, some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to RF radiation may be associated with a slightly increased risk of brain tumors or other conditions. However, other studies have found no significant link between cell phone use and cancer. It is important to note that most of these studies were conducted long-term and included thousands of participants, but there is still no clear consensus among the scientific community.
In conclusion, to date, there is no strong evidence to suggest that keeping your phone in your pocket poses a significant health risk. However, to reduce radiation exposure, some people choose to use wired headphones or Bluetooth headphones to reduce the contact of the mobile phone with the body when using the device for long periods of time. It is also important to keep your mobile phone at a reasonable distance from your body when possible and limit prolonged use of your mobile phone when the signal is weak, as this can cause the device to emit more radiation in an attempt to connect to the network.
