“Mobile Phone Usage Linked to High Blood Pressure: Study Findings and Health Risks”

2023-05-10 09:01:00

Study: Talking on a mobile phone 30 minutes a week increases the risk of high blood pressure

Published in: May 10, 2023: 01:01 PM GST
Last updated: May 10, 2023: 01:59 PM GST

A new study, published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health, confirmed that talking using a mobile phone for 30 minutes or more per week increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.

The study, published by several sites interested in health affairs, showed that low levels of radio frequency energy emitted from mobile phones have been linked to high blood pressure.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 79 around the world suffer from high blood pressure, and it is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to what was published by the “Health World” website. Health World.

Study author Professor Xianhui Qin, from the Southern Medical University, China, said: ‘It is the number of minutes people spend talking on a mobile phone that matters for health, with more minutes meaning greater risks.

According to the study, talking on the phone for long periods of time can have some other side effects on our physical and mental health, and it may appear in several symptoms, including:

1- It increases muscle tension

One of the most common side effects is muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and arms. Holding the phone for long periods of time can strain these muscles, resulting in discomfort and constant headaches.

2- Ear pain or damage to the eardrum

This is another possible side effect of talking a lot on the cell phone. This can happen if the phone is held too close to the ear or if the volume is too loud. Continuous use of earphones or headphones can also cause ear problems such as tinnitus, leading to anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances.

3- Eye strain

Looking at a phone screen for long periods of time can lead to eye strain, which can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches. Excessive screen time can also lead to obesity.

4- It affects concentration

If you’re talking on the phone while doing other tasks like driving or operating machinery, it can be distracting and dangerous, and this can be especially dangerous if you’re driving and need to focus on the road to avoid accidents.

5- Stress

Emotionally charged or stressful phone conversations can lead to increased levels of stress, which can have negative effects on physical and mental health. It is essential to manage our stress levels to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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