Human beings are considered to be the most intelligent creatures on planet earth..no other creature can match the intelligence level of a human..we humans have made our life so easy and so smooth by manufacturing things and appliances for our own convenience. But, there are certain appliances that we have made which pose various health risks and they should be used strategically and with utmost care..these things should be closely monitored for any faults or issues as they can be a reason for major faults and accidents. Most importantly, make sure that children stay out of reach of these appliances as they can cause permanent damage.
1. Microwave: Microwaves have been the most sold-out appliances through the world as it has made cooking and heating easier and very handy..but are microwaves safe completely? Microwaves work by using high-frequency radio waves (hence, the name microwaves) to make the molecules in your food move very fast, creating heat..these radio waves emitted by a microwave produces a type of radiation that has the power to change human DNA (if exposed for a longer time)..these radiations can be cancer-causing or can incur birth defects to a child in a pregnant mother’s belly.
Although microwaves make food heating very easy... if your microwave emits too much radiation, it can harm you in ways you cannot even imagine..so make sure that your microwave is working correctly and is not harmful.
2. Cell phones: Cell Phones or mobile phones have made our life so easy..they have made communication easier..they have enabled us to connect to the world through the internet..they have enabled us to pay through e-wallets..they have enabled us to store our memories through photos and videos..they have enabled us to track our ways through Google maps and what not..it is truly a blessing in disguise..but is this technology totally safe for us? I think not! Firstly, constant exposure to the screen of a mobile phone can weaken our eyes...Cell phones emit radiation (in the form of radiofrequency radiation, or radio waves).
Cell phones mainly affect the brain and central nervous system...it has been of particular concern because hand-held phones are used close to the head. Many different kinds of studies have been carried out to try to investigate whether cell phone use is dangerous to human health. It is usually advised to keep children away from cell phones because the radiations are very harmful to them.
3. Halogen heaters: Although halogen heaters make its users very comfortable on a cold, freezing day, it has its own set of risks. Halogen heaters health risks are something people should know before buying one. So, never buy a second-hand halogen heater and never connect it to an extension lead...it leads to overloading, leading to a fire. Also, according to researchers at the University of Genoa, Italy, Halogen Heaters can be a cause of skin cancer. These halogen tubes emit large amounts of far-ultraviolet radiation, a type known to cause skin cancer. Also, these types of heaters can cause skin problems if exposed for a very long time.
Just be careful around the above-mentioned appliances as they can cause a health hazard.