Growing up in a technology based society has its perks, our society has endless amounts of information at our finger tips. But, the increase in cell phone usage has brought up many concerns relating to our health. When I think about these health concerns, I think about my mother lecturing me, “Katheryn Paige Leyde, take your phone out of your front pockets right now!” I would role my eyes, and pull my phone out of my pocket. I never really thought of technology as a health hazard, but my mother had read an article; stating that trends in research show, technology can cause infertility, hearing loss or even cancer from the electromagnetic field that cell phones give off. Hopefully with the research I present to you, you too will think twice about the next time you put your phone in your pocket. In the article, Association between mobile phone use and semen quality: A systemic review and meta analysis, specific concerns are presented; “Public concerns have been raised regarding the potentially harmful effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones and their towers (Liu K., et. al).” The article also discusses the correlation between cell phone radiation and semen in men. Electromagnetic fields affect sperm in males, resulting in infertility. In the systemic review portion of the article it is presented, “mobile phone use had negative effects on sperm parameters (Liu K., et al).” Furthermore, the article recommended that men do
As much as I regret to admit it, I’m attached to my phone. I’m constantly reaching into my pocket to check the time, make sure I haven’t gotten a new update, or to send a message. I do this even when I’m not talking to anyone! It’s become an addiction, having to make sure I’m not missing anything, and I'm not the only one who has this problem. Seventy-five percent of the world population has a cell phone, and that number will only increase. With the creation of new technology portions of life have become easier. Technology has changed the way we go through life. It’s made talking to people easier, as well as keeping up with the lives of others. However, the effects have affected the aspects of our lives that don’t include technology.
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In the modern-day world, there are about 6.8 billion cell phone subscriptions. Mobile telephones have really changed the way we do things in our daily life. Before cell phones were invented individuals were more interactive with each other. In the late 1900’s, Martin Cooper invented the first mobile telephone. Today we have a variety of mobile phones to choose from such as Apple and Samsung. Widespread cell phone use has definitely affected the world negatively because it is a distraction, can be harmful, and addicting.
phone storage in front pockets has been linked to poor fertility and an increased chance of
Dependency on Smartphones Albert Einstein once said, "I fear the day when technology will surpass our human interaction. We will have a generation of idiots. " Today’s generation has become so dependent on our smartphones for information. As smartphones have become a great and easy tool for things such as surfing the internet, communication, and navigation.
In the article, “Guys: Your Cellphone Is Hurting Your Sperm,” author, Dr. Mercola performed 10 case studies within a lab and fertility clinic to discover why men were becoming infertile due to mobile devices. Dr. Mercola’s study concludes that mobile devices showed low levels of electromagnetic radiation that radiates off of the cellular device which is why men’s overall sperm quality is low. Mercola backs up his findings with other credible doctors and researchers who also conclude the same theory by performing similar
I remember when I borrowed my mom’s cell phone before heading out on a fishing trip with friends. My phone was broken at that time, nonetheless, I was ecstatic that I would get to use my mom’s brand new cell phone during my trip. I knew that the cell phone was my mother’s favourite, therefore I had to be extra careful with it. I had brought the phone with me on the boat in case of emergency, amid the fun I had forgotten the phone being in my pocket. I had gotten the fishing line stuck on the side of the boat, so I tried to remove it, realizing afterwards that the phone had fallen in the water from my pocket.
“Can I see your phone for a sec?,” I said. I could tell he didn’t want to give it to me. “I swear I won’t do anything to it.” He took a couple of steps forward and tossed it to me. “Hey, what’s your name?” I said.
We need to come to terms with the fact that in reality, there is no stopping this widespread takeover of cell phones worldwide.
problem. As it turns out, about one and every three cases of infertility are due to the
cancer. A study has been shown that cell phones affect men’s sperm quality. It could affect
A smartphone is affecting to men sperm. According to the doctors who working in the health sector, the cell phones can affect the fertility of a human being but it does not depend on whether we spend many hours phone. It is depending on the position that we hold the cell phones in direct contact with the body. Pockets are a convenient place to leave cell phones. However, this habit can harm the lower abdomen, reproductive organs in both men and women. If we leave cell phones in our pockets, it can affect to sperm and reduce the chance to have a baby, even the risk of infertility. The new study by the University of Exeter found that keeping cell phones in the pocket would affect to sperm number. The electromagnetic radiation reduces sperm quality
From the vibration in her pocket, she rolled her eyes and shook her head, he wanted a reply! With no time to spare, Stephanie sprinted to work, thwarted, however, by a halting crosswalk thronged with smartphone addicts, herself included. With a sigh, she pulled out her phone. “Hi Stephanie, How about dinner on
The other growing technological trend that is growing is cell phone use. It too allows people to access information from around the world with ease. Whether you are calling another country or surfing the web, information that would normally require a trip to the library can now be accessed on your cell phone. Depending on the phones style and capabilities, it can be used just as easily as a laptop computer.
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the world has become a smaller place. The time used to travel to far distances has diminished; with the growth of new technologies, traveling and communicating have become simple daily tasks for many people. Through the growth of global communication, people have become closer to others across the globe, and business has gone world wide. One invention that came along with the technological revolution is the cell phone. Cell phones allow us to be reachable anywhere at anytime, letting us communicate even during travel. As time becomes more valuable for people, the importance of accessibility to communication also increases. With cell phones, the communication and