There are many side effects of using Airpods.
Concerns have also been raised that these devices may have more negative effects on children than on adults.
AirPods can be a great companion and support system when you are alone. From time to time, you will receive warnings on social media or from concerned relatives about the dangers of the electromagnetic radiation they emit, which can even cause cancer or have harmful effects on cognition. There is no conclusive evidence that using these wireless earphones can cause brain tumors or cancer. Concerns have also been raised that these devices may have more negative effects on children than on adults. Cancer, neurological disorders, reproductive disorders, and memory problems are just some of the potential harms feared to be associated with electromagnetic fields.
Is there evidence that AirPods increase the risk of cancer? In any case, scientists have not found any concrete evidence of this effect. While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have classified electromagnetic fields, including those emitted by mobile phones and wireless devices, as “possibly carcinogenic,” no direct link to cancer has been proven.
“Although some concerns have been raised, there is currently no scientific evidence linking AirPods to brain tumors. Users can continue to use their AirPods with minimal risk, but it is important to follow general guidelines for safe use of wireless devices, such as keeping them at an appropriate distance from the body and avoiding prolonged exposure,” said Dr. Gaurav Medikeri, director of the skull base surgery program at HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bengaluru.
Studies have shown that the radiation emitted by AirPods is relatively low and does not exceed safety guidelines set by regulatory agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), Bluetooth headsets emit significantly lower radio frequency waves than those emitted by cell phones.
A systematic review by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, to determine whether mobile phone use is associated with an increased risk of brain or other head tumours, found no causal link between mobile phone use and head cancer in adults and says there is insufficient data to conclude about harmful effects of long-term use.
