CHICAGO, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The cell phone headset has become popular
as a way to reduce the cognitive impairment and cancer risk associated with
radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure.  However, the possibility of embryonic
and fetal damage is now increasing as the radiating cell phone units are being
moved elsewhere on or near the body.  In many cases the devices are relocated
immediately adjacent to the area where an embryo or fetus is carried.
Researchers have emphatically reported that an embryo/fetus should not be
exposed to radiofrequency radiation, such as that emitted by the portable cell
phone or portable telephone.  One particular reason to avoid RF radiation
exposure during pregnancy is that an embryo/fetus may not be fully protected
by amniotic fluid for extended periods of time due to the natural movement of
the mother or the embryo/fetus within the womb.  Secondly, the pelvic
structure promotes deep RF radiation penetration and that radiation can be
absorbed within the developing embryo/fetus.
    Published research results continue to reinforce the general understanding
that human exposure to RF radiation can cause damaging genetic effects.  These
effects include chromosome damage, DNA damage, cancer, memory loss, and
cognitive impairment.
    One area not yet adequately investigated by researchers may determine the
significance of any link between the increasing rate of Autism Spectrum
Disorder or, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and damage to an embryo or
fetus caused by increasing levels of RF radiation exposure.  During this time
of increased Autism/PDD incidence, no other environmental substance has become
so globally widespread as has human-generated RF radiation.
    During the last several years, industry-funded researchers have repeatedly
reported a link between RF radiation exposure and genetic damage.  After
making their results known many of those researchers have found that their
research programs were prematurely terminated.  This also happened to
researchers a generation ago when RF radiation biological effects were first
made known.
    Be aware that research findings, both industry-sponsored and independently
conducted, continue to yield additional data that show the same results.
Human exposure to RF radiation, electromagnetic fields, at levels typically
encountered by using a portable cellular telephone or living in close
proximity to a cell tower may be hazardous to your health, or to your unborn
child's health.
    The Associated Bioelectromagnetics Technologists is a non-funded, non-
revenue generating consumer advocacy association.

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