More than half a billion people around the world use cellular phone as a means to communicate and stay in touch. The concern over the harmful health effects of radiation due to cell phone use have also increased. Though there is not much proof of cell phones causing serious health ailments, it would be wise to take certain precautionary measures to avoid any potential danger.

• Even when you are not talking, if your phone is switched on, you will be exposed to radiation. So, instead of keeping your phone in your pocket, keep it inside a purse or bag away from your body.
• Use a handsfree so that you need not keep your phone close to your head while speaking.
• Do not use radiation shields available in the market as it sometimes causes adverse effects.
• Specific Absorption Rates shows the amount of radiation absorbed by the body on using the phone. So buy cell phones with low Specific Absorption Rates.
• Since children are more sensitive to the effects of radiation, do not allow children below the age of 9 to use cell phones.

And most important of all, do not use phones unnecessarily because you have unlimited talk time.