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Does Sleeping with Phone Cause Cancer in India: Most of the people in India scroll on their mobile before sleeping or sleep keeping the phone at their bedside. This habit has become common, but can it affect health? Dr. Myro Figura, an anesthesiologist from Los Angeles, California, has warned on this issue in his Instagram post. Let us tell you what he said and whether it really causes cancer risk.
Can it really cause cancer?
Can mobile really affect health? Dr. Figura says that it is not good to keep the phone near the head while sleeping. According to him, “If you sleep with the phone very close to the head, then this habit should be changed. The phone emits radiation even when you are not using it. This can spoil the quality of sleep, cause headaches and in the long run can increase the risk of cancer.”
non-ionizing radiation
Regarding radiation, he clarifies that the radiation emanating from the mobile is “non-ionizing radiation”. It does not directly damage DNA like ionizing radiation such as sunlight, medical imaging or radioactive sources. But still it comes under the category of radiation. For this reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) has placed it in the “potentially carcinogenic to humans” category. In the same category where things like coffee and pickles also fall.
Dr. Figura also points out that the risks are not limited to radiation alone. Many times the phone overheats during charging and incidents of fire have also come to light. Keeping the phone very close while sleeping is also not considered safe. His suggestion is simple: keep the phone away from the bed. It would be better to keep it on the other side of the room. This can not only improve sleep, but also reduce potential health risks in the long run.
What do other experts say?
Dr. Arundhati De, consultant in radiation oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Kolkata, says that till now no solid scientific evidence has been found to prove that the radiofrequency waves emitted from mobile phones cause brain tumors or cancer. He clearly says that “Till now it has not been proven that radiofrequency waves emitted from mobiles cause brain tumors or cancer.” Large-scale studies are being conducted around the world on long-term mobile use, but current data does not show that simply sleeping with the phone close to the head increases the risk of cancer.
According to doctors, the biggest impact is on sleep. Today’s smartphones emit constant lights, notifications, alerts, vibrations, and screen brightness. Even if you don’t react to them, the brain keeps registering these signals. This is why keeping the phone nearby can affect the quality of sleep.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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