Sunday, March 9, 2008

My cell phone's melting my brain!

"The only established health hazard cited by the independent group comes from the use of mobile phones while driving. The risk of an accident increases with age and is equivalent (when braking times are measured) to a blood alcohol level of 0.05%. The risk is the same when the phone is used "hands free" (via a loudspeaker), implying that it is due to the distraction caused by the conversation." [emphasis mine]

British Medical Journal: 320(7245) 1288



p.s. the legal limit here is 0.08

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