Sentences with phrase «increased use of cell phones»

The report itself suggests that an overall increase in the number of vehicles on American roadways could be causing an increase in pedestrian crashes, and that the increased use of cell phones among motorists may be to blame for some accidents.

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The government has increased rotations of North Korean border guards, cracked down on brokers who assist people trying to leave, and prosecuted use of Chinese cell phones to communicate with the outside world.

There was also an association between using all four types of technology before bed and increased cell phone use at night, such as waking up to text someone, with watching TV resulting in the highest odds.

«Long term and frequent use of cell phones which receive and emit radio frequency may be associated with an increased risk of brain tumors,» Herberman told lawmakers.

The increase in use of so called ride - sharing services — which allow prospective passengers to use a cell phone app to connect with owner - operator drivers — fuels debate over whether they can be a safer method of travel.

2014 — Pathophysiology publishes a follow - up study to the Swedish study noting that the odds of developing a malignant and highly lethal brain cancer called glioma rose concurrently with increased cell phone use.

• Young people who start using cell phones before the age of 20 have a five-fold increase in brain cancer risk.

Cell Phones and Cancer A study from Israel shows that cellphone use may increase the risk of tumors of the salivary gland.

(Naturalhealth365) Even if the wireless industry would like you to ignore this truth: it looks like very little cell phone use — per month — can cause a big increase in the risk of brain cancer.

, published on the website < http://planetasustentavel.abril.com.br/noticia/ambiente/quando-recursos-minerais-se-esgotarao-648952.shtml >, based on information from the US Geological Survey, the US government agency responsible for geological research that crossed information on the annual consumption, mineral reserves available on the planet and its predictable extinction: 1) Platinum (use in surgical materials)-- Extinction by 2049; 2) Silver (use in the manufacture of mirrors and cutlery)-- Extinction in 2016; 3) Copper (use in wire and cable and air conditioning ducts)-- Extinction in 2027; 4) Antimony (use in remote controls and other materials to increase strength)-- Extinction 2020; 5) Lithium (use in cell phone batteries, laptops and video games)-- Extinction in 2053; 6) Phosphorus (use in agricultural fertilizers)-- Extinction in 2149; 7) Uranium (use for electric power generation)-- Extinction in 2026; 8) Indian (use in smartphones and tablets touch screen screens)-- Extinction in 2020; 9) Tantalum (use in cameras lenses)-- Extinction in 2027; 10) Nickel (use in metal alloy coating, electronics such as cell phones)-- Extinction in 2064; 11) Tin (use in coating metal alloys, such as those used in the soft drink cans)-- Extinction 2024; 12) Lead (use in car batteries and trucks and welds and bearings)-- Extinction in 2015; 13) Gold (use as jewelry and computer microchips)-- Extinction in 2043; 14) Zinc (use to cover alloys, preventing rust that destroy objects like coins)-- Extinction in 2041.

• Increase the deductibles on your home and auto insurance policies • Use your local library instead of the bookstore and video store • Make your Coffee / Latte habit a luxury and make your own at home • Drop your home phone line and use your cell phone • Bring your lunch to work more often • Call your Cable TV provider and inquire about specials and promotions (or check out a local competitUse your local library instead of the bookstore and video store • Make your Coffee / Latte habit a luxury and make your own at home • Drop your home phone line and use your cell phone • Bring your lunch to work more often • Call your Cable TV provider and inquire about specials and promotions (or check out a local competituse your cell phone • Bring your lunch to work more often • Call your Cable TV provider and inquire about specials and promotions (or check out a local competitor)

New battery technologies for storing solar and wind power, or powering electric cars, could also be used to increase the productivity of cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.

We «know» how to end the increasing trend of brain cancers; however, most people are not willing to give up their heavy use of cell phones.

Drivers under 20: 15 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 20 to 29: 12 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 30 to 39: 10 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 40 to 49: 10 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 50 to 59: 9 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 60 to 69: 10 percent of distracted - driving fatalities 70 and over: 11 percent of distracted - driving fatalities While researchers note an across - the - board increase in hand - held devices used by drivers — including cell phones, iPods and GPS devices, the blame is most squarely placed on such devices when it comes to the young drivers who are most apt to use them.

While heavy traffic is a common cause of these accidents, the use of cell phones has increased the number of serious crashes.

Because of increased cell phone use in Canada, it is likely that more detainees will request to use their own cell phones to contact lawyers.

Because of the increase in popularity of cell phone use over the past decade, this problem continues to increase.

Because of the increasing number of road accidents caused by cognitive distractions, authorities ban or restrict the use of cell phones while driving to keep the safety of the public.

Using a cell phone while driving increases your risk of being involved in a collision.