REGULAR CELL PHONE USERS RUN THE RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH

According to new research from Southern Medical University (SWNS) in Guangzhou, China, conversing on a cell phone—even for a very little period of time—can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

According to scientists, blood pressure is still a significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

The study was released on May 5, 2023, in the European Society of Cardiology journal, European Heart Journal - Digital Health.

The study found that people who spoke on their phones for 30 minutes a week, even hands-free, had a 12% higher chance of developing hypertension.

It also stated that talking on a cell phone for six hours a week increased the risk to 25%.

The SWNS team reportedly examined some 212,000 individuals from the U.K. Biobank, a database containing genetic and other health data on 500,000 Britons. Those who were examined didn't have high blood pressure to begin with.

A total of 212,046 adults between the ages of 37 and 73 who were free of hypertension made up the study's sample population. They were reportedly monitored for an average of 12 years.

According to the study, participants who spoke on a phone for 30 minutes or more per week had a 12% higher risk than those who spoke on a phone less frequently.

A 12% increased risk of getting hypertension was discovered in persons who chatted on their phones for 30 minutes each week, even when they were hands-free.

Additionally, it was noted that using a cell phone for six hours a week raised the risk to 25%.

According to reports, the SWNS team looked at over 212,000 people from the U.K. Biobank.

According to reports, the SWNS team looked at some 212,000 people from the U.K. Biobank, a database that has genetic and other health information on 500,000 Britons. They didn't have high blood pressure to begin with when they were examined.

The study found that overall, cell phone users had a 7% higher risk than non-users.

Professor Xianhui Qin, the study's lead author, stated that "the amount of time people spend talking on a mobile device matters for heart health, with more minutes indicating greater risk."

"Years of use or employing a hands- free set-up did not influence the likelihood of developing high blood pressure."

Regarding the study's result, Professor Qin said their "findings suggest that talking on a mobile may not affect the risk of developing high blood pressure as long as weekly call time is kept.

Regarding the study's result, Professor Qin said their "findings suggest that talking on a mobile may not affect the risk of developing high blood pressure as long as weekly call time is kept below half an hour.

"Mobile phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy, which has been linked with rises in blood pressure after short-term exposure.

"More research is required to replicate the results, but until then, it seems prudent to keep mobile phone calls to a minimum to preserve heart health."