Does anyone think that microwaves cause cancer??
By kittens58679
@kittens58679 (36)
United States
4 responses
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I think that over 90% of things we use everyday have cancer causing chemicals in them. including the air we breathe. That said, in my opinion, I believe that in one way or another, microwaves could potentially cause cancer. How is another question and I am not really sure of the answer.
@Jennlk84 (4205)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I don't know if I believe it or not! My grandma has always believed this though. I'm sure there have been studies done on it before, I've just never bothered to research it. lol
So now that I am curious, I did do some research. I found this article that says Microwaves do not cause cancer. http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/environment/cellphone.html
And I found this paragraph on another site:
Research into microwave ovens and cancer
Studies have looked at the possible link between microwave ovens and cancer. Some results suggest there may be a link but other studies haven’t been able to prove this at all. Microwaves do produce a magnetic field while they are in use. This drops sharply the further you are from the oven and doesn't last long, as you tend to cook in microwaves for very short periods. Most experts say that microwave ovens don’t give off enough energy to damage the genetic material (DNA) in cells so they can’t cause cancer.
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