Should cell phones still be continued to used?

Nowadays, practically everyone owns a cellphone which one can carry around for easy contact with others. There are even features such as cameras and games in newer versions of phones. Many teenagers also own different kinds of phones. Indeed, cellphones play an essential part in many people's lives. Therefore one might think that cellphones should continue to be used as it has a lot of benefits. However, I do not agree as there are also negative effects to carrying cellphones around with us, particularly the harmful effects to our health

Research carried out recently has shown that cellphones does have harmful effects to our health. The consequences of being exposed to the microwave radiation through mobile phones is that electromagnetic waves "alters activity of the brain, cause disturbance in sleep, and causes difficulty in concentration". In addition, the usage of mobile phones have been related to Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer. I do not think that we should not take care of our health just for the sake of communicating with each other. Our health is of utmost importance as without a healthy body, we are not able to survive.

In addition, cellphones are also very distracting to people. Some teenagers might not bother to listen to their teachers in class; instead they spend their time either texting messages to each other, surfing the internet or playing games on their cellphones. Therefore, the students might not be able to learn what the teachers had thought them that day, and that lesson is considered a waste of time. Nowadays, some students also show off by buying the latest versions of handphones, which is in fact a waste of money. Many people also tend to abuse their phones if there is an internet connection.

Furthermore, cellphones might also pose a danger to people. There have been many car accidents as drivers talk on their handphones as they are driving. They tend to lose focus on driving if they talk on their phones, hence there is a high possibility of car accidents happening. Also, it reduces the number of face-to-face times together with friend and families.

Therefore I do feel that mobile phones are harmful for us and should NOT be continued to be used. So next time, when you see your friends playing with their handphones, do not forget about the harmful effects it has to our body and the disadvantages to having one.