Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 25 Aug, 2015
We have developed in medical sector by coming up with technologies such as X-Rays and Gamma Rays. We have also improved in telecom sectors by installing a large number of telecom towers everywhere. But development comes with a cost and hence a common risk attached with these developments is the risk of cancer causing radiations. Listed below are the various types of radiations that causes cancer.
1. X-Rays and Gamma Rays: Both these rays are high-frequency ionizing radiation. It means that they have energy which is required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule. If they pass through a cell in the body, it leads to mutations in the cell’s DNA and sometime cause the same to perish. It sometimes later on can lead to cancer too.
2. Radon: A colorless, odorless and radioactive gas, Radon forms from the waste of radioactive elements such as uranium which is found around the globe at different levels of soil and rock. It is found in higher levels in water from underground sources. “Well”, for instance. Long term exposure to radon increases the risk of Lung Cancer.
3. Ultraviolet Rays: Long term exposure to UV rays from sun can lead to skin cancer. The most common types of cancer like basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer are found on the skin that stays exposed to UV rays for a long time. Melanoma which is serious but less common type of skin cancer is also a result of prolong exposure to UV rays.
4. Micro Waves – It uses a very high level of certain frequency of RF radiation to heat up the food. The same radiation is used in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radar etc. Though experts are still unclear as to whether or not RF radiation causes cancer or not but it is advisable to prevent it wherever possible. If not cancer it could lead to burns, loss of fertility and cataract.
5. Cell Phones and Cell Phone Towers - Cell phonesdon’t have that much energy to damage the DNA and cause cancer but excessive exposure to waves from cell phone and cell phone towers could lead to the break of the chemical bonds in DNA. Also, the risk of tumor is associated with cellular devices.
Hence, avoid exposing your body to any of these rays and radiations so as to prevent any risk of cancer from the very beginning.