Possible Link Between Prenatal Cell Phone Exposure and Childhood Behavior Problems

Exposure to cell phones before birth and afterward may increase a child’s risk for developing certain behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, inattention, and problems getting along with peers, a study suggests.


The new research does have limitations; the study researchers point out that there aren’t enough data to say how, or even if, cell phone exposure may cause any behavioral problems in children.


But taking some simple precautions to reduce exposure during pregnancy and among children seems prudent. “Be aware of your exposure and while the science develops, use precaution,” . “It is very easy to reduce exposure by keeping your phone away from body and using a hands-free device, so why not do it?”


Pregnant women should be careful about exposure for lots of reasons, not this study. Warnings actually appear on phones that say pregnant woman should avoid exposure to their abdomen,” “We do not have a lot of data, and if we are smart we would not insist on waiting to get lots of data before taking these simple precautions.”




It’s not just pregnant women who need to heed this advice. Several studies have shown that men who keep their cell phones in their pocket may risk damaging their sperm.


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