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Study Explores Health Concerns of Cell Phone Usage

Nov. 30, 1999

Find out if people are using their cell phones less frequently because of mounting health concerns.

Are business people willing to give up their cell phones because of a possible cancer link associated with cell phone use?

According to a PC Computing study, more than 60 million business people use cell phones daily to stay in touch on the road, for both work and personal matters. But mounting scientific evidence shows mobile phone usage may cause brain tumors.

The problem, explored in the article "Is Your Cell Phone Killing You?" in December's PC Computing, stems from the radio frequency radiation emitted from cell phones, which are typically held about an inch from the brain.

The study reveals that 47 percent of business people are aware of a possible cancer link to cell phones. There is a 16 percent mean drop in people's average weekly business and personal call volume on cell phones because of the possible risks associated with cell phone usage.

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.