When transmitting large files, it is advisable to maintain distance between the phone and your head and body. It is recommended to carry your mobile device in a backpack, briefcase, or purse, rather than in a pocket, bra, or belt holster. Since the antenna of your phone continuously attempts to connect with a cell tower while it is powered on, it emits a certain amount of RF energy even when not in active use.
Protect yourself from your mobile device
The scientific evidence suggests the presence of radio frequency (RF) exposures. Currently, there is no proven health advantage to minimizing an individual’s RF exposure from mobile phones. However, certain individuals continue to express concerns regarding RF energy, and there are straightforward measures that may assist in decreasing an individual’s RF energy exposure from mobile devices.
In general, wireless devices emit the highest levels of RF energy when they are actively being used for communication. The nearer the device is to the user, the greater the amount of energy that will be absorbed.
Steps to Minimize Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
- Reduce the duration of cell phone usage.
- Utilize speaker mode, headphones, or earbuds to increase the distance between your head and the cell phone.
- Refrain from making calls when the signal is weak, as this prompts cell phones to enhance RF transmission power.
- Consider opting for texting instead of talking – however, do not text while driving.
Claims Regarding Cell Phone Accessories
Manufacturers of specific cell phone accessories may assert that their product shields users from emissions or prevents health issues associated with radio frequency radiation. The FDA does not oversee these products, and in light of substantial scientific evidence indicating that cell phones are safe for use, the Agency deems these claims to be unfounded.
Claims to protect the phone’s user from RF radiation: Certain products that purport to shield users from RF absorption utilize specialized phone cases, while others consist merely of a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Research has demonstrated that these products typically do not function as claimed and may disrupt the proper operation of the phone.
Claims to “prevent negative health effects caused by RF radiation:” The manufacturers of these items assert that their products yield remarkable results. Claims of protective effects cannot be substantiated, as radio frequency energy from cell phones does not lead to health issues.
Assertions regarding disease prevention may classify the item as an illegally marketed medical device. There are no direct protective benefits from using these products. At best, they are innocuous, and at worst, they could hinder your phone’s ability to find a signal when you urgently need to make a call for your safety.
Examples of specific unprovable and misleading claims about cellphone accessories include:
“[the product’s] frequencies create fields that counter the cell phone radiation’s effect on the body.”
“Circuits mirror the structure of the earth’s electromagnetic field and amplify your resonance with the Earth.”
“Shield yourself from harmful frequencies.
