Researchers have found a link between the number of minutes a person spends on a mobile phone, and risk of high blood pressure. If a person has high blood pressure they may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
A study from the European Society of Cardiology confirmed that phone use could play some part in developing high blood pressure. They found specifically that Talking on a mobile for 30 minutes or more per week is linked with a 12 per cent increased risk of high blood pressure compared with less than 30 minutes.
A reason behind the link is not yet known for certain, with more research needing to be carried out. However, mobile phones are known to emit low levels of radiofrequency energy, which has been linked with rises in blood pressure after short-term exposure.
