Long Phone Calls Linked To Hypertension: Surprising Risk Revealed
Conclusion
This study suggests that talking on mobile phones for more than 30 minutes per week may increase the risk of developing hypertension.
While more research is needed to validate these findings, it is wise to be mindful of our mobile phone usage and prioritize heart health.
As Dr. Xianhui Qin recommended, reducing the time spent on phone calls could be a crucial step towards preserving our heart health.
References
Ye Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, et al. Mobile phone calls, genetic susceptibility and new-onset hypertension: results from 212,046 UK Biobank participants. Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2023. doi:10.1093/ehjdh/ztad024. https://academic.oup.com/ehjdh/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/ehjdh/ztad024
International Telecommunication Union. Measuring digital development: facts and figures 2022. https://www.itu.int/hub/publication/d-ind-ict_mdd-2022/
World Health Organization. Key facts on hypertension. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension.
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