Cell phone use can negatively impact health and safety in several ways. Using a cell phone while driving is as dangerous as drunk driving and increases the risk of accidents by four times. Cell phones may also pose health risks by emitting electromagnetic radiation, with studies finding possible links to cancer and brain damage over long-term use. Additionally, excessive cell phone use can deteriorate social interactions and reduce privacy as personal information is shared online. The document recommends using common sense and limiting cell phone use, especially around children, to err on the side of safety rather than risk.