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Brief Summary Of Disconnect By Devra Davis

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Disconnect, by Devra Davis, had opened my eyes to the risks of cellphone usage in excess. Devra explains that children are more susceptible to the absorption of radio frequency radiation because their young brains are still growing. The developing tissue is more vulnerable to the exposure of radio frequency radiation from electronic devices. Children have a high fluid content in the brains, and their brain matter can be splattered around. Also, children’s skulls and bone marrow are thin. Therefore, children’s heads absorb more radio frequency energy than adults. Consequences of such absorption are related to brain alterations, cancer, and tumors, among others. One suggestion that I can take into account for my personal life to protect myself

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