Cell Phone Safety
 Is My Cell Phone Safe? 
  • Are cell phones dangerous?
  • Which phones are subject?
  • What's the research say?
  • What's the FDA's role in this?

    •  Radiofrequency Energy 
  • What's radiofrequency energy?
  • How is RF energy used?
  • How is RF radiation measured?
  • What level of RF is safe?

    •  Cell Phone Accessories 
  • Do hands-free kits reduce risk?
  • Do cell phone shields work?
  • What are base stations?
  • Are base stations safe?

    •  Other Safety Issues 
  • What about use on aircrafts?
  • Are cell towers/antennas safe?
  • What about towers near schools?
  • What about cell phone fraud?
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    How is radiofrequency energy used?

    Probably the most important use of RF energy is for telecommunications. Radio and TV broadcasting, wireless phones, pagers, cordless phones, police and fire department radios, point-to-point links and satellite communications all rely on RF energy.

    Other uses of RF energy include microwave ovens, radar, industrial heaters and sealers, and medical treatments. RF energy, especially at microwave frequencies, can heat water. Since most food has a high water content, microwaves can cook food quickly. Radar relies on RF energy to track cars and airplanes as well as for military applications. Industrial heaters and sealers use RF energy to mold plastic materials, glue wood products, seal leather items such as shoes and pocketbooks, and process food. Medical uses of RF energy include pacemaker monitoring and programming.

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