Cell Phone Impact on User Health and Cell Phone Usage Habits Among Adults

Abstract

The aim of research is to find out mobile phone adult user habits and understanding of electromagnetic field effects on health. A comprehensive literature searches and analyzation was conducted in the electronic databases (Pubmed, Accessmedicine etc.), to find out later research outcomes about electromagnetic field impact on health, also electronic survey was conducted and results statisticaly processed with SPSS 24. 192 respondents participated in study: 117– females, 75– males in age range from 18 to 55 years. Hypothesis: Understanding the electromagnetic field health effects reduce the use of mobile phones on a daily basis not confirmed, because the majority of respondents are not willing to change their cell phone use patterns, or believe that it is not possible.

Correlation between the Guyon Canal Syndrome and the Forward Head Posture in Prolonged Smartphone Users

“…8 Usage of smartphones offers a wide range of purposes, like communication as well as leisure, which can be messages, music, multimedia, internet access, photographs, and games. 2,3 During prolonged usage of the smartphone, individuals tend to bend forward, which increases the load on the cervical spine at the C7 level, and the fourth and fifth fingers tend to stay in an awkward position for prolonged hours. (Fig.…”

“…1 It could be used for a wide range of purposes, like communication, leisure, messages, music, multimedia, internet access, photographs, and games. 2,3 Smartphones encourage people to stare at their phones' small screens and perform repeated activities in an unnatural position for long periods, which can lead to musculoskeletal problems. 4,5 Cervical pain and dysfunction can be associated with poor head, neck, and shoulder postures.…”