Telecom
is the short form of telecommunication. The term is often used in its plural
form, telecommunications, because it involves many different technologies.
Telecom is the transmission of signs,
signals, messages, writings, sounds and/or images via wire, radio, or optical
system, among other electromagnetic systems. It enables communication to take
place between two parties that are separated by a certain distance.
Telecommunication occurs when the exchange of
information between two or more communication participants involves the use of
technology. It is transmitted either electrically over physical media such as
cables, or via electromagnetic radiation. Suchlike kind of transmission paths
are usually divided into communication channels, which afford the advantages of
multiplexing.
It’s noteworthy that there are several modern
telecom devices in existence. Telecom devices are those equipment that are
being used by end users through telecom network. Telecom network could be any
such network as mobile, exchange, and dedicated networks, or point to point
links.
In the present days’ societies, common
examples of telecom devices are: computers, fax machines, radio cum television sets,
satellites, masts, transmitters, trackers, and cell phones.
The essence of this piece was informed by
the compelling need for the overall users of the aforementioned devices to
acknowledge how best to handle, or stay around, them towards avoiding numerous
dangers inherent in their respective uses and functionalities.
It’s worth noting that the continued
wrong use cum handling of these devices has caused an untold harm to the human
body and the society at large, although their impact on societal wellbeing
cannot be overemphasized.
Each of these devices comprises Electromagnetic
Field (EMF) which emits Electromagnetic Rays/Radiation (EMR) while they are in
use. Many people worldwide are yet to realize that they are chronically exposed
to something that can deteriorate their health, because EMR is invisible and
odourless, and cannot be felt. Unless it is identified and remediated, it can
lead to countless health complications as well as premature death.
EMR exposure, which is reckoned to be the
silent enemy endangering the lives of millions of individuals and professionals
across the globe, is far worse than cigarette smoke than we could imagine.
Keep in mind that all health
issues would be affected to an extent by exposure to EMR, since it weakens the
immune system, stresses the body and damages healthy cells. The higher the
frequency of the radiation, the more damage it is likely to cause to the body.
Common diseases caused by EMR are cancer,
chronic fatigue, constant headache, migraine, asthma, cardiovascular diseases,
chest pain, insomnia, allergies, electrosensitivity (ES), high blood pressure,
brain fag, leukemia, birth defects, miscarriages, and stress.
Others include nausea, multiple
sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions like burning, rashes and pain,
as well as tinnitus, and erratic pulse. While the most acute exposures to
harmful levels of EMR are immediately realized as burns, the health effects due
to chronic or occupational exposure may not manifest for months, or even years.
Safekeeping of the cell phones in one’s
trousers’ pocket can harm the person’s reproductive organs owing to the EMR
being emitted by the phone, and such experience can make the person sterile if
apt and drastic attention isn’t given to the victim.
Hence, people aren’t advised to keep
any phone in their pockets. It is called handset, so keep it in your hand. The
truth is that, EMR can penetrate through any part of the human skin, thus even
when the gadget is in our hands, we should ensure that it is kept in a special
pack or casing that can reduce the frequency of its radiation.
If we are at home or in the office, we
ought to endeavour to keep them away from our body. And for those who can
engage in a chat for several hours, you really need to cut down the excesses,
because you are inadvertently endangering your health. The point is that, you
shouldn’t overuse the phone at a time.
The
broadcasting/telephone masts mounted amidst residential settlements have caused
tremendous harm to the affected residents, unknowingly to them. Wherever a mast
is mounted, no one is expected to live anywhere around it. Dwellers are
required to live at least a kilometer (1km) away from any mast in use. Even
offices are not advised to be located near a mast.
Those working at broadcasting
stations should keep off from where the FM/TV transmitter is kept, unless when
they want to make some changes on the machine. Similarly, don’t stay very close
to your radio/TV set when they are in use. Aside your TV/phone screen that can
damage your eyes’ retina, the EMR emitted by these gadgets is far more
dangerous to health. The children must be guided in this regard.
Computers such as laptops are not left out. They
are called laptops, but that doesn’t imply you are meant to place them directly
on your bare skin. Place a tangible material on your laps before putting a
laptop on them. The desktop shouldn’t equally have direct contact with your
body.
Away from body contact; towards
avoiding fire outbreak, endeavour to keep those devices away from flames or
flammable zones like gas cookers, filling stations, and power lines, because
EMR is highly inflammable.
Though
these technological facts are inevitable, no one is asking you to start seeing
telecom devices as your enemies; rather, you are only advised to apply
reasonable caution while using them. Think about it!
Comrade FDN Nwaozor
Chief Consultant, Docfred Technologies
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