problems associated with the use of mobile phones

Mobile phones are frequently used in almost all aspects of our daily lives. However, a variety of potential problems including social, medical and technical ones arise, which far outweigh the benefits they bring to people.

It is undeniable that mobile phones have facilitated our lives in many different ways. For example, when an emergency occurs, such as a traffic accident or a violent crime, mobile phones can help the victims to call the police or an ambulance immediately for help. They also make people work faster and more efficiently, as people can send or read emails via a mobile phone, and communicate quickly and easily with their clients and co-workers.

However, there is an opinion that the wide application of mobile phones also exerts a negative influence on the society, an individual’s health and technological development. Indeed, it is the case that talking on cell phone in public with high voice disturbs people around. Moreover, as far as radiation of cell phone is concerned, scientific evidence has shown that radiation that a working mobile phone produces has the potential to cause brain cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Apart from the health problems, a range of technical defects would give rise to a series of dangers. For instance, using mobile phones on board a plane may affect the navigation system of the aircraft, which will endanger the lives of the passengers.

Given the above arguments, it is reasonable to conclude that although mobile phones have some benefits, the negative influences they have produced should not be overlooked because the downsides far exceed the merits. (262 words)