TECHNOLOGICAL FACTS ABOUT TELECOM DEVICES
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 images via wire, radio, or optical system, among
other electromagnetic systems.
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. Common examples of telecom devices
are: computers, fax machines, radio cum television sets, 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 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. 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, heart problems,
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, erratic pulse and weak immune system.
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. 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 should 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’re unknowingly endangering your health. Don’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 laps. Place a tangible material on your laps before
putting a laptop on your body. The desktop shouldn’t also have direct contact
with your body. 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 the aforesaid 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!
Fred Doc Nwaozor
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