We all do love and admire modern technology right? We often get enticed by fancy smartphone, Laptops, Tablets and other gadgets that facilitate communication in various ways.
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Technological products no doubt makes life better in so many ways and ease the challenges that arises from swift processes in various works of human endeavors.
Mobile phones, for instance,were mostly used primarily for phone calls, text messaging, photo capturing and Video/ Music player. Smart Phone came onboard and disrupted a lot of sectors and conventional gadgets were replaced by smart mobile devices. It is not new that Smart Phones has inbuilt GPS which could do exactly what conventional handheld Garmin GPS and other Surveying tools could do in respect to tracking, location, and positioning.
Ordinarily, Medical devices were used in obtaining pulse rate, blood pressure, body mass and other health-related issues but today, one can comfortably take medical and health tips with applications on cell devices.
Weather reports and data acquisition was before now the job description of a Meteorologist who uses satellite data and Weather report toolset and gadgets in making smart decisions of the possibility of rainfall, cloud cover, moist or a dry environment but these amongst so many other functions are embedded within mobile applications for use by smartphone users as apps installed on phone from the Mobile device company or downloaded from play store.
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Despite these benefits that accrue from the introduction and usage of smartphones, there exists series of challenges and disadvantages that could pose life-threatening dangers to users of smartphones if not now but in the long term.
Does it mean the manufacturers of these smart devices are it; Apple, Microsoft, Tecno, Samsung, LG, Sony, etc have interior motives aside making profits. No!!!!
These companies have a prime objective which is to make sales and in turn make good profits which are the aim of business generally. There is caution notice often times, written at the rear/posterior end of the manuals that come with smart devices on the purchase.
Cautions like this often show or warn against overcharging of the device, Not answering calls near fuel/petrol stations, Capability of the device been prone to an explosion on several occasions mentioned in the manuals. These warnings were not written to scare users from patronizing the products. Of course not…But to serve as a precaution in cases of future emergencies which can be prevented when those cautions are adhered to.
As amazing as technology keeps sprouting up innovative products that ease herculean tasks, a level of moderate usage should be ensured. There are a rather frightening downside to becoming an addicted tech savvy and It is really worrisome in our world today seeing or hearing stories of people who had lost their lives as a result of overuse of these technologies.
Isn’t it true that you carry your smartphone to school, work, shopping, and funny enough some folks carry their smartphones to the Toilet and bathroom? Smartphones harbor viruses and bacteria that could make you sick. So it is recommended to use electronics and wipe your smartphones at least once daily to remove dirt, dust, and germs.
Short wavelengths blue light usually emitted by smartphones, tablets and Television screens poses serious damaging health effects. Excess exposure to this wavelength of light disrupts circadian rhythms. Blue light may contribute to heart disease, obesity, diabetes and other health conditions.
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**NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO BE ENSURED WHILE USING SMARTPHONES**
**OVERCHARGING IS DISCOURAGED:** When the cell phone is been charged beyond it the full charged capacity for hours, expansion of the battery could occur and reach a critical point, but you may not know when the maximum point is reached. When it explodes, it can kill even those around distance 4 meters.
**EXPLOSION IS SPONTANEOUS AND CONTAGIOUS:** Explosion of cells occurs spontaneously immediately a smartphones senses petroleum fumes or cooking gas fumes. This is why signs of no calls or no smoking are usually clearly written at fuel stations or cooking gas outlets.
These fumes do have the opposing electrical charges to the electric charges in smartphones cells and just like what the law of magnetism in Physics clearly stated:
>Equal poles (p+ and q+) repel while unlike or unequal poles (p- and q-) attract.
**DO NOT SIT IN A KITCHEN WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE:** Hopefully, this is now gaining waves as warnings against using mobile devices in listening to music while cooking is a norm amongst most households and cooks. Interesting as it may be it is very dangerous and a wrong thing to do. The risks you are been exposed to is huge. The gas cylinder in the kitchen is a potential danger tool against cell phones.
Same holds true for electric stoves, and so many other cooking devices. Flames from these devices to provoke smart devices in a negative reaction is dangerous for human.
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**, DO NOT PUT THE PHONE CLOSE TO PILLOW WHILE SLEEPING:** It is appropriate to sleep conducive devoid of cellphone calls or social media messages. Imagine hearing beep sounds underneath your pillow from your cell devices. This could lead to devastating health issues which are uncalled for and could be simply avoided when cell phones are away from you.
We all are blessed with 24 hours a day while then would anyone want to deny natures call in form of rest and a peaceful sleep time.?
There are negative usages to smartphones that have affected lives and even other lives around the smartphone user.
Some of these negative usages include;
**LESS REAL LIFE INTERACTION AND ISOLATION:**
Though smartphones have made it easier to communicate and hasten social media presence and online businesses. They have paradoxically increased the risk of social isolation. This is very true among young people for instance; a young girl might spend much time in snap chat or Instagram to fine tune her pictures and post online. A young teenage boy might spend his whole day wooing girls and watching videos of celebrities online without placing considerations on another task to be done offline.
Social interactions among family members are going so down due to ample time by youths spent on their smart devices.
**PAINS AND HEALTH ISSUES:** Health challenges as a result of excess usage of mobile phones is real. Take note of neck strain and migraine during overuse of smart devices.
Doctors believe that frequent breaks taken from phones can help a lot.
Reliance on chatting and interacting often puts people at risk in the long run.
**DEPRESSION:**
Some users spend virtually the whole day online and oftentimes, they live a solitary or introverted lifestyle. This has caused depression and many times leads to suicide.
Cases of suicide from the wrong use of smartphones isn’t new and sadly, it keeps recurring.
SOLUTIONS PREFERRED TO CURBING THIS PROBLEM
**TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE METHODS OF USING SMARTPHONES:** Parents teach their children how to drive safely before giving them car keys, it is pertinent to teach youths how to use smartphones safely so as to help them develop themselves via these devices.
**GET HANDS-FREE:** Making calls via earpiece and microphone can drastically reduce radiations. However, it should be used appropriately too as blue tooth headpiece uses radio waves to transmit data which could a problem if you are wearing one always.
**USE CELL PHONES MODERATELY:** If mobiles are to be dangerous, it won't be from only one dose of radiation but from the cumulative effect of its usage daily and annually. Text, email could be a better alternative to reducing exposures.
**REFERENCE**
[Dangers of Smart Phone on health](https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/dangers_cell_phone_health)
[Smart Phones and your health](https://abc7chicago.com/health/how-smartphones-could-be-hurting-your-health/2416064/)
[Why Android Phones are Scary and dangerous](https://www.electricsense.com/1041/why-android-cell-phones-are-scary-and-dangerous/)
[Why Smart Phones are making you ill](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/11532428/Why-smartphones-are-making-you-ill.html)
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