On Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:32:00AM -0400, solarwind wrote:
> I don't think that there's a doubt that radiation in any form causes
> some sort of damage. The question is to what degree.

Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation.  This energy transfer to nearby 
tissue results in local temperature elevation.  From the small amount of 
energy transmitted from a cell phone, this heating effect is usually 
minimal and temporary.

On the other hand, ionizing radiation can cause cellular modifications at
an atomic level, leading to permanent tissue damage.  Such sources are UV, 
X-rays, and gamma rays.

Cell phones do not radiate ionizing radiation.  

> So to what degree does cell phone usage pose a threat?

It is hard to quantify any permanent damage due to the cumulative effect 
of repeated tissue heating.

> And I realize I may have sounded like a complete idiot writing this 
> post, but please, bear with me.

Not at all, this is a very important issue that we need to be aware of.

Take care,
-Chris

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