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My 4-year old son loves to play with the mobile phone. i was told that it would affect the growing brain of the child?is there really danger to it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Phone jitters: To date there is no conclusive evidence that mobile phones cause brain damage or brain tumors. Since the book is still open on the topic i would be judicious in letting him play with the phone over prolonged periods.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My 4-year old son loves to play with the mobile phone. i was told that it would affect the growing brain of the child?is there really danger to it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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