Are mobile phones good for children?
From Vikram Dodd LONDON: All mobile (cellular) phones sold in Britain are set to carry health warnings about the dangers of excessive use, particularly for children. The warnings, expected to be launched in the run-up to Christmas, are aimed at parents buying mobile phones for their children as presents. The move, which phone manufacturers believe is unnecessary, comes amid concern at the possible effects of cell phone use on the brain because of microwave radiation. In May an official inquiry found no evidence that mobile phone use damaged health, but neither could it prove it was harmless. The inquiry, chaired by Sir William Stewart, said the widespread use of mobiles by children should be discouraged, but left it to parents to make an informed choice. Last Christmas mobile phones were one of the most popular presents with 4m sold. Nearly half the British population has one, with 25m having been bought. The wording of the leaflet is being finalised and it is unlikely it will state ho
