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Since Motorola introduced the first cordless handheld phone in the early 1970s, cellphones and wireless devices have become ingrained in our lives. They have evolved significantly, from basic texting to streaming videos and games.
Telecommunication networks, which use electromagnetic radiation to transmit information, have also advanced from the now-defunct 1G, which only supported voice calls, to the latest 5G promising high-speed data transfers.
However, alongside these advancements, concerns have emerged regarding potential health effects, with 5G being particularly controversial.
While telecommunication companies and regulatory agencies assert that no scientific evidence links cellphone radiation to health problems, many experts disagree. In 2017, 180 international scientists and doctors petitioned the European Union to conduct an independent assessment of the potential health risks associated with 5G….