Hands-free laws as well as simple convenience have made the Bluetooth headset a favorite consumer item. But one question that comes up time and again: Are they safe?
As radio transceivers Bluetooth headsets do emit some radiation. Bluetooth RF radiation is very weak, but still, it is quite close to your brain. Research on mobile phone radiation so far have given extremely inconsistent results. The effects of cell phones on living cells have found significant damage in some studies, while other tests show no effects at all. The jury is still out.
What is known is that Bluetooth devices produce a very low-powered, unfocused beam which is dispersed in all directions, thus the best conclusion right now is that headsets are thought to be safe.
Because we don’t know the long term accumulative effects of RF, and if you’re anxious about it, there are alternatives to wearing a headset. You can learn about them at The Best Bluetooth Headsets website.
