France warns of cell phone abuse

The French Ministry of Health has warned about the problem of using mobile phones too much, especially in children, although the ministry also admits that science has not proven that the technology is harmful.

The Ministry of Health, Sports and Youth has said that the market appearance of mobile phones for children has raised a concern because children are special subjects that are easily affected by unhealthy harms to health,

' Because the hypotheses about risk are not completely excluded, precautions are more '. The ministry also suggested that people use mobile phones in moderation, especially children. Also give advice on how to limit exposure to potential risks. ' Need to use the phone properly, avoid calling when reception is poor, or when traveling at high speeds, store the phone away from sensitive areas of the body using headphones '.

Although there is not enough scientific evidence to show that mobile phone use is harmful, French health authorities are rushing to regulate the use of mobile phones.(PhotoDisc)

The November 2006 report from the WHO gave evidence that long-term radio frequency exposure and microwave radiation from mobile phones are not harmful to health. However, WHO also pointed out that some other studies have mentioned an increased risk of swelling in people who have been using the phone for more than 10 years.

A British study released in September 2007 said mobile phones did not cause temporary health damage, but scientists also said that the study included very few participants who used it. use your phone for more than 10 years - when some cancers begin to appear.

Chairman of AFSSET organization - France (an independent but funded state agency) said: Parents should not let children use mobile phones.

Mr. Michele Froment-Vedrine interviewed with Reuters said: 'Parents should not buy mobile phones for children because they cannot limit their usage.'

By September 30, 2007, in France, there were over 53 million telephone subscribers, accounting for 84% of the population.