What are electromagnetic waves?
"Electromagnetic wave is a radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge)" <http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=electromagnetic%20wave> So basically they are waves coming out of electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets, etc. and also in x-rays which are harmful for the human body. Some of them are considered harmful and some of them aren't but those waves that are harmful can split our cells and damage them causing other diseases and sickness.
What causes electromagnetic wave? ● Hair dryers
● TVs ● Radios ● Desktop computers/Laptop ● Microwave/ovens |
How are electromagnetic waves caused? Electromagnetic waves are caused by electronic devices nearby. Tiny electrical currents exist in the human body which can react with the electromagnetic waves. For example, nerves transmit electric impulses to the brain which can later be affected by the electromagnetic wave and have a positive charge. So basically the radiation causes ionization, destroying the cells and DNA inside a body and generates a lot of heat which can lead to burning skin.
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Why is it harmful to the human body?
It is harmful because it can destroy your cells by ionizing the ions and changing the charge of that specific ion. That can lead to other sickness since cells and DNA which is crucial because cells make up our body and DNA have information saved such as physical appearance and genetic information from our parents. However, if those cells or DNA are destroyed, it is obvious that our body is going to change and maybe have slightly different appearances than we used to have. Not only that, it can also affect your future since lab tops on knees for men can affect the number of sperms and kill them which can lead to not able to produce babies. It is also harmful since waves can affect your brain, causing dizziness or sleepiness and stress because of the pressure.
How does it relate to computers?
Electromagnetic radiation relates to computers because the computers also send out electromagnetic waves which can have a big effect on our body. Excessive use of computers can cause the destruction of cells which will leads us to sickness.
What are the short term effects of EM radiation?
● Nausea
● Vomiting ● Confusion ● Headache ● Memory loss ● Ringing in the ears |
What are the long term effects of EM radiation?
● Cataracts (Not being able to see properly due to old age or illness)
● Eye cancer ● Skin rash ● Digestive problems ● Nerve damage ● Brain tumors ● Retina damage (Retina: Back of the eye where it receives the image that you see and sends them to the brain) |
Information/Statistics
● Workers with a high exposure to the electromagnetic wave have twice the risk of brain cancer than workers who are less exposed to the radiation
● Low level EM radiation found in cell phones/computers can destroy the DNA
● Women who are exposed to the EM radiation a lot had a greater risk of having miscarriages than women who aren't
● Low level EM radiation found in cell phones/computers can destroy the DNA
● Women who are exposed to the EM radiation a lot had a greater risk of having miscarriages than women who aren't