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Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head
from RF Radiation
Because there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from cell phones,
there is no reason to believe that accessories
which claim to shield the head from those
emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use
special phone cases, while others involve
nothing more than a metallic accessory
attached to the phone. Studies have shown that
these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike "hands-free" kits, these
so-called "shields" may interfere with proper
operation of the phone. The phone may be
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forced to boost its power to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption.
Children and Cell Phones
The scientific evidence does not show a danger
to any users of cell phones from RF exposure,
including children and teenagers. The steps
adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to
children and teenagers as well.
● Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell
phone;
● Use speaker mode or a headset to place
more distance between the head and the cell
phone.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
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