The Impact of Cell Phones

1. Personal

1.1. added sense of security

1.1.1. easy source of communication when in danger

1.2. helps maintain social relationships

1.2.1. can keep in touch through texts and calls

1.3. mobility is convenient

2. Society

2.1. easier to access information

2.1.1. receiving/overhearing phone calls

2.2. easy portal through which kidnapping and blackmailing can occur

2.3. people question manners when others use phones consistently

2.3.1. neglect friends/family

2.4. killing businesses for watches, cameras, payphones, etc.

3. Health

3.1. phone dependency can create an unhealthy lifestyle and cause low self esteem

3.2. takes lives of countless drivers (cause of 6% of auto accidents every year)

3.3. electromagnetic fields created by cell phones increase chances of getting cancer

4. Citations

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4.2. "Impact of mobile phones in daily life." SG & Singapore Map - Singapura, Singapur, Singapore Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www. streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/34358/ phones/impact_of_mobile_phones_in_ daily_life.html>.

4.3. "Cellphones’ positive and negative impact on society and teens - Best International Calling Cards & Phone Cards » Blog Archive ." Calling Cards and Phone Cards Right For You - Best International Calling Cards & Phone Cards . N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://top-callingcards.com/2008/ 07/12/cellphones%E2%80%99-positive-and- negative-impact-on-society-and-teens/>.

4.4. "Electromagnetic fields and public health: mobile phones." World Health Organization. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <www.who. int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/>.

4.5. "Free Mobile Phones Clipart. Free Clipart Images, Graphics, Animated Gifs, Animations and Photos.." Free clip art and clipart images. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.cksinfo. com/electronics/phones/mobilephones/ index.html>.