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Switzerland: Electromagnetic Fields: Recommendations of the Swiss Federal Office for Public Health

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Recommendations of the Swiss Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) regarding use of mobile phones, cordless (DECT) phones, WLAN (Wi-Fi), baby monitors, and energy-saving lamps, including information on health effects.

Mobile phones

-  Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter to reduce radiation to the head.

-  Either keep your calls short or send a text message (SMS) instead.

-  When buying a mobile phone, make sure it has a low SAR.

-  Whenever possible, only use your phone when the signal quality is good.

-  Never use a phone while you are a driving a vehicle, not even with a hands-free kit.

-  Be wary of radiation shields and other such protective devices that are claimed to limit exposure to radiation. They may reduce the connection quality and therefore force the phone to transmit at a higher
output power.

-  People with active medical implants should keep their mobile phone at least 30 cm away from the implant at all times.

Health effects of mobile phones

Click here and scroll down for information on the health effects of mobile phones.
http://www.bag.admin.ch/themen/strahlung/00053/00673/04265/index.html?lang=en

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