Cellphone Quote by Devra Davis
“There is apparently an epidemic of tinnitus in younger people. Tinnitus is ringing in the ears and it can be disabling. Tinnitus is associated with cellphone use.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Health Impacts of Technology, Devra Davis, 2021
Increasing cellphone use among youth correlates with rising tinnitus cases, suggesting a possible health risk.
In simple terms: Cellphone use may cause ringing in ears for young people.
Limit exposure to loud sounds and monitor ear health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- smartphone usage
- headphone listening
- clinical screening
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What preventive measures can reduce tinnitus risk?
- How reliable is the link between phones and tinnitus?
Causality is not fully proven; other factors may contribute.