Austria: Carinthia plans to ban cell phones in public schools - critics warn against radiation risks

Why is there only talk about cell phone use in class, but not about potential health risks caused by radiation?

Austria: Carinthia plans to ban cell phones in public schools - critics warn against radiation risks

kurier.at, January 2025 - autotranslation

In Kärnten, in the future, a mobile phone ban will apply at public schools to promote children's ability to concentrate. Regulated use for 10 to 14 year olds is also discussed. Education correspondent Daniel Fellner (SPÖ) is also seeking a uniform regulation nationwide.

While some federal states are skeptical and prefer to leave individual solutions to schools, critics are demanding a more fundamental debate: Why is there only talk about cell phone use in class, but not about potential health risks caused by radiation? Studies on the effect of high-frequency electromagnetic fields on children exist, but many scientists warn that long-term consequences are still unclear.

Radiation critics are therefore demanding not only a ban on the use, but also stricter rules for Wi-Fi and mobile radio radiation in schools. Instead of just regulating children's behavior, it should also be examined what health risks arise from the increasing digitization in educational institutions.
Source: Kurier
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