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MORE INFORMATION
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 0RQ, United Kingdom. Parents who
wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s
wireless device use.
Where can I obtain further information?
For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of
April 2005).
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer Magazine, November–December 2000
Telephone: 1-888-INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/600_ phone.html
American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: 1-202-293-8020
http://www.ansi.org
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of
preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio
devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume
settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This
includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other
wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies
with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing.
Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing
problems varies.