Government orders health warnings for mobiles

The British government is to force mobile phone operators to issue a written health warning with all new handsets following concerns that radiation emissions from phones could endanger health.

By Sonya Rabbitte, 27 November 2000 11:21

NEWS The information leaflets, due for release in coming weeks, will place special emphasis on the risks to young users as up to a quarter of the UK's 30 million mobile owners are under 18. While there is no conclusive proof that mobile phones cause long-term damage, the government is anxious to safeguard their position, particularly in light of criticism of its handling of the BSE crisis.

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