As kids keep on calling, experts worry

In China, confronted with this new scene on campus, experts from the educational, medical and psychological fields have varied opinions on kids with telephone fever, according to China Daily.

"The Beijing Morning Post Thursday quoted a research study released by British scientists showing that kids with smaller ears and a thinner skull can absorb 50 per cent more radiation than adults when using a cell phone.

For a 5-year-old child, radiation will infiltrate half of his brain, while for a 10-year-old, radiation will affect 30 per cent of his grey matter, the report said.

Chinese doctors also claim facts prove cell phone radiation can do harm to youngsters' cranial nerve.

Liang added those who play games on cell phones often may suffer impairments, too. Some get carpal tunnel syndrome and thumb disorders from pushing the buttons, while others suffer eyestrain.

In addition to all the physical harm that can befall them, , educators are concerned with cell phones' influence on children's study and personal skills.

Xie Yifan, a professor of psychology from Shanghai, notes that teaching students to learn self-discipline and guiding them to use cell phones in a healthy way is the only solution."

emily | 7:29 PM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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