Cell Phone Tower Radiation Danger

The safety of cell phone towers is a subject of great debate. Millions of dollars are poured into research facilities to answer the question of whether cell phones and their towers are safe. The answer depends on who you ask. Cell phone conglomerates say yes; concerned parents, scientists and researchers are answering back with a resounding "no."

Definition

• Over 100,000 cell phone towers exist across the United States. These towers emit radio frequency waves (RF) and give off electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Towers emit the same amount of radiation as microwaves and microwave ovens. The radiation can reach up to two miles away from the actual cell phone tower. Evidence of electromagnetic radiation, even in low levels, causing dangerous effects is growing at an alarming rate.

Warning

• Scientific, epidemiological and medical evidence reveals the danger behind cell phone tower radiation. Data suggests even low levels of RF may have profoundly negative effects on our biological systems. RF can cause damage to cell tissue and DNA. "This bathes our bodies, our children, pets and co-workers in microwave radiation close to the range of a microwave oven," notes Lori L. Nester, a concerned nurse.

Effects

• Cancer, suppressed immune systems, depression, Alzheimer's disease, blood brain barrier leakage problems and neurological problems are just a few of the health problems associated with RF. An increase in fertility problems is on the rise with many blaming the cell phone towers for issues such as low sperm count, miscarriage and birth defects. Every day annoyances are creeping up as cell phone towers are built. Headaches, sleep disorders, nose bleeds, increased heart rates and memory loss are occurring more frequently.

Who is at Risk?

• Elderly individuals, the frail and pregnant women are in greater danger from cell phone towers than the normal population. However, it is the children who are at the greatest risk for developing conditions associated with RF. Their thinner skulls and rapid growth rates make them more susceptible to the tower's waves. The United Kingdom issued warnings to people under the age of sixteen to avoid cell phone use completely.

U.S. Standards

• Radiation standards for cell phone towers in the United States are some of the most lenient and least protective in the world! The United States government allows 580 to 1,000 microwatts per sq. cm. Compare our standards to the rest of the world and you'll be amazed. Australia tolerates no more than 200 microwatts per sq. cm. Russia, Italy and Canada only 10 microwatts per sq. cm. China six microwatts per sq. cm. and New Zealand allowing only 0.02 microwatts per sq. cm.