I am sure that, voluntarily or involuntarily, we have all slept with the iPhone beside. In my case, for comfort, I left it under the pillowfacilitating me to look at the time or get up with him and the alarm that had scheduled.
However, after seeing the studies that indicate that it might not be healthy, I have changed my mind, and I will summarize all these so that, with your own conclusions, you decide what to do now in this aspect, if you are one of those who also did the same.
It is bad to have the iPhone under the pillow
The iPhones and other smartphones emit radiofrequency radiation (RF) when they connect to mobile networks, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Unlike X -rays, this non -ionizing radiation does not have enough energy to alter DNA or cause mutations in cells.
The debate is in itself a prolonged exposure and short distance, such as sleeping with the iPhone under the pillow, could have long -term negative effects, such as a possible increased risk of brain tumors or neurological problems. Although there are no conclusive evidence, some studies suggest that it is better to maintain a certain distance by caution.
- Studies of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the IARC
- In 2011, the International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC)dependent on the WHOclassified the radiation of mobiles as “Possibly carcinogenic for humans” (Group 2b). This means that there is some limited evidence of a possible link with certain types of brain cancer, such as gliome, but is not conclusive.
- Study of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the USA (2018)
- This study in rats exposed to high levels of RF radiation showed an increase in the incidence of tumors in the brain and heart. However, the exhibitions were much higher than those that a person would receive with the normal use of the phone.
- Meta-analysis and epidemiological studies
- Some studies have found a possible relationship between the prolonged use of the mobile and certain types of brain tumors, but others have not found any significant correlation.
- A study by the Interphone Project (partly financed by WHO) found that there was no clear increase in the risk of brain tumors with the use of mobile, except in the group of people with extremely high use (more than 10 years of intensive use).
This leads us to think that, despite the fact that no study is conclusive, they don't really rule out that it is not bad, so, as a precaution France prohibited the sale of iPhones 12 because they exceeded legal limitswhile other brands did not even approach.
And you, do you really think it is not harmful, or do you prefer to keep it away from your head in case? Leave us a comment with your opinion on the subject.