Reduce Radiofrequency Energy Exposure From Cell Phone

Added August 30, 2005 by Think Glink Staff

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Summary: You may be concerned about radiofrequency energy from cell phone use. How can you protect yourself when you're using a cell phone or a wireless phone? A key factor in RF exposure is how long you talk on the cell phone. You can also increase the distance between you and the phone.

Q. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?

A. 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.

Return to Frequently Asked Questions about Cell Phones.

Aug. 30, 2005.

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