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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do
not know that there is--it is probably very small. But if you
are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can
take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives, reducing the
amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF
exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless
phone every day, you could place more distance between
your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure
level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you
could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a
remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless
phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF
exposure from these products, you can use measures like
those described above to reduce your RF exposure from
wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of
wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you
want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing
the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF
exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that handsfree kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can
be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort.
These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the
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.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the
head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that 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 "hand-free" kits, these so-called
"shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone.
The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption.
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