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From: peirce@outpost.UUCP (Michael Peirce)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: Health hazard from screens
Message-ID: <0B010004.ioq9pw@outpost.UUCP>
Date: 15 Jan 91 19:25:53 GMT
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In article <1991Jan15.134505.27763@ulrik.uio.no>, espen@math.uio.no (Espen J. Vestre) writes:
> 
> The 13 inch AppleColor monitor is supposed to have a relatively high 
> electromagnetic radiation level.  Does it represent a _real_ health hazard 
> (e.g. when used at very short distance or by a pregnant woman)?  
> Is the new 12 inch screen any better? 
> Or the SE/Plus/Classic screen?

Get real.

Turning down the brightness will reduce you electromagnetic radiation
exposure (you see light is EMR too!).  If you really want to avoid
EMR don't walk by electric motors (better not run that vaccuum cleaner),
watch TV or driver near a radio tower.  Those electric blankets zap
you too!

Better to worry about smoke in the air, fats in your foods, and proper
exercise if you want to take care of yourself!

-- michael


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