The mobile phone has helped human beings in many ways. Communication is now at your fingertips. In case of an emergency, you can easily call the doctor, police a friend or a family member. However, this technology can lead to your death in the followings ways.
1. Makes walking and driving dangerous
Several pedestrian deaths can be attributed to mobile phones. You are likely to be distracted by a message or a call while on road. This has made several people to be knocked down. The same calamity affects those who text and drive at the same time. Once the attention shifts from the road to the phone, you are likely to cause an accident.
2. Damages your eyes
Your eyes are a vital organ on your body. Unfortunately, excessive use of mobile phones is damaging your eyes. Prolonged exposure to HEV light that includes light produced by LCD screen damages your retinal tissue. The closer you are to your phone, the greater the damage.
3. Leads to spine and neck complications
Phones have increased the time we tilt our heads to look at them. the weight of your head is supported by the neck and spine. This makes excessive bending to strain these body parts. The excess pressure on cervical spine is associated with neck and upper back pain.