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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5220"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5221">"Avoid products that claim to block radio frequency
energy. These products may actually increase your
exposure.</b>"</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5230">December 13, 2017 CA Department of Public
Health (CDPH)</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5231"><br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5232"></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5233"><font id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5234" size="+1"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5235">CDPH Issues Guidance on How to Reduce Exposure
to Cell Phones</b></font></div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5237">SACRAMENTO<b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5238"> -</b> As smartphone use continues to
increase in the U.S., especially among children, the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued guidance for
individuals and families who want to decrease their exposure to the
radio frequency energy emitted from cell phones. Although the
scientific community has not reached a consensus on the risks of cell
phone use, research suggests long-term, high use may impact human
health.</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5240">"Although the science is still evolving, there are concerns
among some public health professionals and members of the public
regarding long-term, high use exposure to the energy emitted by cell
phones," said CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr.
Karen Smith. "<b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5241">We know that simple steps, such as not keeping your
phone in your pocket and moving it away from your bed at night, can
help reduce exposure for both children and adults."</b></div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5243">Cell phones emit radio frequency energy when they send and
receive signals to and from cell towers, and some scientists and
public health officials believe this energy may impact human
health.</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5246">Meanwhile, cell phone use in the U.S. has increased dramatically
in recent years. About 95 percent of Americans own a cell phone, and
12 percent rely on their smartphones for everyday Internet access. In
addition, the average age when children get their first phone is now
just 10 years old, and a majority of young people keep their phones on
or near them most of the day and while they sleep.</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5248">"Children's brains develop through the teenage years and may
be more affected by cell phone use," said Dr. Smith. "Parents
should consider reducing the time their children use cell phones and
encourage them to turn the devices off at night."</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5250">The <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Cell-Phone-Guidance.pdf" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5251"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5252"></span>new CDPH guidance</a> includes practical steps both
adults and children could take to reduce exposure to radio frequency
energy from cell phones. That includes:</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5255"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5256">· Keeping the phone
away from the body</b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5257"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5258">· Reducing cell
phone use when the signal is weak</b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5259"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5260">· Reducing the use
of cell phones to stream audio or video, or to download or upload
large files</b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5261"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5262">· Keeping the phone
away from the bed at night</b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5263"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5264">· Removing headsets
when not on a call</b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5265"><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5266">· Avoiding products
that claim to block radio frequency energy. These products may
actually increase your exposure.</b></div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5268"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/CDPHHome.aspx" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513357906858_5269">www.cdph.ca.gov</a>
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