Russian children protected better than young people in the UK
27th May 2011
There has been a steady growth in the incidence of childhood illnesses identified by The Russian National Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (RNCNIRP) as "possible diseases" arising from mobile phone use.
Of particular concern is the increasing number of affected young people aged 15 to 19 years (it is very likely that most of them are mobile phone users for a long period of time).
Since 2009, central nervous system disorders among 15 to 17 year-olds has been growing rapidly, the number of individuals with epilepsy or epileptic syndrome has also increased, and the number of blood disorders and immune status disorders has nearly doubled.
In younger children we see the same thing happening, though they have not quite caught up with their older brothers and sisters yet.
Because of this the RNCNIRP considers it very important carry out more scientific research to find out for certain whether the growth in serious childhood disease results from EMF exposure from mobile phone use or whether it is being caused by other factors.
Taking into account the RNCNIRP position and the precautionary measures suggested by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Committee considers that the following urgent measures must be taken because children don't seem to recognise for themselves the potential harmful nature of the phones, and that using them can expose them to life-threatening diseases.
New RNCNIRP priority measures aimed at the protection of children and teenagers
It is required that the information that a mobile phone is a source of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMF) is clearly shown on the phone itself (or any other telecommunication device).
It is required that the "User's Guide" contains information that a mobile phone is a source of harmful RF EMF exposure. Usage of a mobile phone by children and adolescents under 18 years old is not recommended (UK department of Health say under 16s should only use a mobile in emergencies) and mobile phone use should be used with great care in order to prevent health risks. Mobile phone use by pregnant women is not recommended in order to prevent risk for the growing baby.
The easiest way to reduce RF EMF exposure is to move the mobile phone away from your head during the phone call. Keeping calls short is another way to reduce the exposure.
The RNCNIRP considers it is reasonable to develop mobile phones with reduced EMF exposure; even forced limitation as to the number and length of calls allowed in any given period.
Include courses on mobile phones use and issues concerning EMF exposure in school timetables.
It is reasonable to set limits on mobile telecommunications use by children and adolescents, including a ban on all types of phone adverts aimed at youngsters, especially adverts with children in them.
The RNCNIRP is ready to assist the mass-media in their awareness-raising work and EMF educational activities and, in particular, to provide information about the newest research showing the impact of EMF on human health and the measures to reduce the negative impact of this technological hazard.
Better safety criteria for children and teenagers are required as soon as possible. This should take into account the need for protection for growing, vulnerable children, whose cells, growing and changing rapidly, can be damaged severely, leading to serious health problems.
Development of an impartial national program (without influence from the telecommunications industry) for studying possible health effects from chronic EMF exposure of the developing brain is necessary.
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