This document discusses some of the hazards of smartphone overuse. It notes that smartphones provide constant internet access and everyone uses them, but they can also cause problems. Some risks include increased distracted driving from phone use, which can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Frequent texting at social gatherings can also be rude. Long term exposure to smartphone radiation held close to the head may increase cancer risks over time. The document provides tips to reduce risks like using hands-free options, limiting use, and being aware of radiation hotspots. Peer pressure and keeping up with trends can contribute to overuse.

1. HAZARDS OF
SMARTPHONE
S

4. What do the three
initial phones have in
common?

7. 24/7 INTERNET CONNECTION!

8. EVERYONE IS USING THEM!

9. SO WHAT ARE THE
HAZARDS OF
SMARTPHONES?

10. Smart phones are the new limb
to our body.
However this new limbs can cause
Problems to our old limbs which are
much more important and we can not
live without.

11. PROBLEM 1:
HAZARDS.

12. Driving while talking is
as bad as driving while
drunk.
Talking = multitasking = slowing down
reaction time

13. How can you prevent
this?

14. PUT YOUR PHONES IN
SILENT MODE AND SHOVE
THEM IN YOUR
BAGS/POCKETS!

15. PROBLEM 2:
INCREASE IN
NON-VERBAL
COMUNICATION

16. Texting when in the middle of a
conversation or at a Social gathering is
as good as suddenly turning away And
talking to another person while your
friend is still in mid-sentence.

17. Texting in = rudeness = No one = Loner.
Social gathering Wants to talk
To you.

18. How to avoid
being forever
alone?

19. Text less and call more!!

20. EFFECTS OF SMARTPHONES
“the smarter the phone, the more
radiation”

21. Your cell phone is a
microwave transmitter
and it should bear a
cancer warning!

22. HOW CLOSE TO DO
YOU KEEP YOUR
PHONE TO YOUR EAR?
Do you understand that
with each hour of usage of
that cell phone, you have
exposed your head to a
steady dose of frequency
which can create a
conducive environment for
cancer?!!

23. It’s only common sense that long
term exposure to any abnormal and
strong frequency right next to your
ear will eventually manifest
somewhere in your body!
•Cancer
•Brain tumours
•Alzheimer's
•Fatigue
•Headaches

24. So…what should u do?!
DON’T TALK,TEXT!
If you don’t want to hold the
phone next to your face all the
time, send text messages or use
your email or messaging
services.This way you avoid
putting the phone to your head
altogether.

25. Get wired!
It’s no coincidence that most cell
phones come with a wired ear piece.
A wired headset will automatically
decrease your radiation exposure
because the phone is away from the
body. Every inch you can get away
from the body reduces the amount of
radiation you are absorbing.

26. Use the speakerphone
This could get quite annoying,
if you’re in a public place.
But experts say that using the speakerphone function is
helpful because you’re keeping the phone away from
your brain.
Holding out the cell phone by two inches drops the
radiation by a factor of four.

27. Radiation hot spots?!
A weak signal will also cause
your phone to work harder,
giving off more radiation. So
avoid using your phone in
elevators, buildings and rural
areas. Research shows your
device emits more radiation
when transmitting than when
receiving.

28. Don’t sleep next to an active phone…
use an alarm clock or if you must have
your phone by your bedside,have it at
least 30 cm away from your bed.

29. DAMAGE TO YOUR POCKET
Teenagers spending all their money buying
smart phones. WHY?
-To keep up with the trend
- Making lives easier
- Managing Social Life

30. CAUSES OF
THESE HAZARDS

31. PEER PRESSURE

32. WANTING TO STAY UPDATED

33. IS THERE A
SOLUTION?

34. • Use headsets.
• Know your limits; resist temptation.
• Be grateful for what you have.
• Practice the habit of using your
smartphone only when truly necessary.
• Find alternatives.

36. THANK YOU

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