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A cell phone is named after the cellular network. The cellular network is so named because it is a network that is arranged into “ cells ” that operate at different frequencies.
Besides the number of cell phone calls per day, the length of each call and the amount of time people use cell phones are important factors which enhance the health related risk. (1) Mobile phones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, which can be absorbed by tissues close to the phone.
In cases of excessive mobile phone use there is a possibility of becoming addicted to the phone; the real world seems to fade in comparison with hours-long chats and hundreds of messages. These aspects cause psychological problems, as people start to feel uncomfortable in face-to-face communication.
The amount of radiofrequency energy a mobile phone user is exposed depend on many factors as the technology of the phone, the distance between the phone and the user, the extent and type of mobile phone use and the user’s distance from cell phone towers. (2)
Mobile phones play an important role in the development of human civilization, but their excessive use brings severe problems. To reduce their harmful effects, one should always remember that mobile phone is a friend, not a master, and it should never be used too much.