Cellular Phone Hazards

While the benefits to society are significant, cellular phones and other forms of wireless communication also create distractions that increase a driver's risk on the road. The rising popularity of cellular phones and the development of on-board navigation systems heighten the concern about driver distraction; and radiation produced from cellular antennas and the effect it has on human health has been brought to our attention. The number of cellular phones has risen from 350,000 in 1985 to …

…many organizations recommend a blocking device, which will block out any radiation produced by the phone (McIntosh). Finally, cellular phones have great benefits for society. If people learn to drive safely, with cellular phones in the car, the number of accidents caused by cell phones could be greatly reduced. Though it hasn't been proven that cell phone radiation causes health problems, some type of warning need to be required until health effects have been shown.