Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones,
there is currently no reason to conclude that accessories which claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from
RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
“hands-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the
phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power and RF emissions to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption.
Children and cell phones
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from RF
exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF
exposure apply to children and teenagers as well.
◦ Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone;
◦ Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between the head and the cell
phone.
For additional information about children and cell phones, please see “Radiation-
Emitting Products: Children and Cell Phones" at
https://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProce
dures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/ucm116331.htm
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the
United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a
group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone
causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by
children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any
health hazard exists.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
◦ FCC RF Safety Program:
https://www.fcc.gov/general/radio-frequency-safety-0
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