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Do microwaves at home increase the risk of cancer? if they do, what type of cancer do they cause?
12 يونيو 2013
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د. Zakia Dimassi طب الأطفال
Microwaves function by releasing non-ionizing radiation, a low-frequency radiation that does not have enough energy to directly damage DNA, knowing that DNA damage is the primary disturbance that leads the transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell. Common types of non-ionizing radiation include some UV rays, visible light, infrared rays, microwaves, radio waves, and cell phones all emit. Except for UV rays, these types of radiation are not known to increase cancer risk.
There have been concerns have about a possible association between some types of non-ionizing radiation and cancer. The way in which it might do this isn't clear. Non-ionizing radiation doesn't damage DNA directly, but it may be able to affect cells in other ways. Up until now, non-ionizing radiation has not been established as being able to cause cancer.
Exposure to high levels of microwaves can lead to burns or to the development of cataracts (clouding in the lenses of the eyes that affects vision). However, the small amount that can leak from a microwave oven does not cause these problems.
And remember: ONLY use plastic containers and wraps that are labeled microwave-safe.
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