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Could i get cancer from being on my computer for too many hours every day?
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No: There is no evidence that using the computer will cause cancer. A computer does not emit any radiation or toxic substance. You may get eye strain or carpal tunnel syndrome but not cancer.
Answered 10/24/2017
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See below: The bigger risk is the amount of time spent in sedentary activity. Be sure to balance computer time with active/ exercise time.
Answered 8/29/2013
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