Almost all of us use mobile phones. But how many of us know about the adverse effects of these phones and mobile towers on our health and the environment? Scientific reports on biological effect of cell tower radiation on human health are a matter of grave concern. According to scientists, every mobile tower emits a lot of electromagnetic radiation which causes different types of diseases such as heart disease, leukaemia, hypertension, brain tumour, and brain cancer. It affects those badly who are living within one kilometre of a tower. Children are reportedly the worst victims of this harmful radiation. Even the birds, insects and trees are affected.
What is more worrying is that almost all the towers have been installed near public places such as schools, colleges, clinics, hospitals and residential areas, ignoring the terms and conditions of installing those. They should have been set up on the rooftop of more than forty-storey buildings or in an open space where there will be no public places within one kilometre. But phone companies often choose to install the towers in an area that is densely populated. So, these companies should come up with a policy of installing the towers for the sake of people's health and environment. Therefore, I would like to request the authorities to address the issue and take steps without any delay as it is posing serious threats to public health.
Badsha Faysal,
Jurain, Dhaka,
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