I've written on this topic before, as the news rolls in. And now, the Environmental Working Groupweighs in with many helpful tools for concerned parents.
Yep, cell phones. Those lovely multitasking tools that help busy moms return calls on the way to the grocery store. And those little devices attached the the heads of anyone over the age of 13 (and that age is dropping fast).
According to EWG, "Recent studies find significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for 10 years or longer. The state of the science is provocative and troubling, and much more research is essential."
I couldn't agree more. Since the U.S. government doesn't require cell phone companies to label their radiation output, consumers are left wondering what to do. So, the rocking health defenders at EWG give us a list of the cell phones with the least amount of radiation emitted:
"Listing is based on phones currently available from major carriers.
You can also see all available phones ranked by radiation.
1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) [AT&T]
2. Motorola RAZR V8 [CellularONE]
3. Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]
4. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]
5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]
6. Samsung Gravity (SGH-t459) [CellularONE, T-Mobile]
7. T-Mobile Sidekick [T-Mobile]
8. LG Xenon (GR500) [AT&T]
9. Motorola Karma QA1 [AT&T]
10. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]"
And they've developed another handy guide to help us all lower our exposure to radiation from cell phones. These tips are important.
The one that caught my attention the most?
"LIMIT CHILDREN’S PHONE USE
Young children’s brains absorb twice the cell phone radiation as an adult’s.
EWG joins health agencies in at least 6 countries in recommending limits for
children’s phone use, such as for emergency situations only."
And don't forget to take action. Tell the FCC and the FDA to help inform and protect the population about radiation in cell phones.
Click here for a list of the best and worst phones, or to look up your phone.
Thanks, EWG!
Katy can be found at Non-Toxic Kids sharing helpful information about how to raise kids as naturally as possible. She is a teacher, freelance writer, and mama from the mountains of Vermont.
