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head because the phone, which is
the source of the RF emissions, will
not be placed against the head. On
the other hand, if the phone is
mounted against the waist or other
part of the body during use, then
that part of the body will absorb
more RF energy. Wireless phones
marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless
of whether they are used against
the head or against the body.
Either configuration should result in
compliance with the safety limit.”
Also, if you use your wireless phone
while in a car, you can use a phone
with an antenna on the outside of
the vehicle. You should also read
and follow your wireless phone
manufacturer’s instructions for the
safe operation of your phone.
Do wireless phones pose any
special risks to children?
The FDA/FCC website states that
“the scientific evidence does not
show a danger to users of wireless
communication devices, including
children.” The FDA/FCC website
further states that “some groups
sponsored by other national
governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all”. For example,
the Stewart Report from the United
Kingdom [“UK”] made such a
recommendation in December
2000. In this report a group of
independent experts noted that no
evidence exists that using a cell
phone causes brain tumors or other
ill effects. [The UK’s]
recommendation to limit cell phone
use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on
scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s
leaflet is available at
http://www.dh.gov.uk (search
“mobile”), or you can write to:
NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11
ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of
the UK’s annual reports on mobile
phones and RF are available online
at www.iegmp.org.uk and
http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/
(search “mobile”). Parents who wish
to reduce their children’s RF
exposure may choose to restrict
their children’s wireless phone use.
Where can I get further
information about RF emissions?
For further information, see the
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