HEALTH AND SAFETY
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This section outlines the safety precautions
associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile
device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to
refer to your phone.
Read this information before
using your mobile device
.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
SIGNALS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
published information for consumers relating to
Radio Frequency (RF) exposure from wireless
phones. The FDA publication includes the following
information:
Do cell phones pose a health hazard?
Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation
will cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
The weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell
phones with any health problems.
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