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other wireless handsets with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard,
"Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to
Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques", sets forth the first consistent test methodology
for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the
heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a
tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized
SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the
consistency of measurements made at different laboratories
on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the
amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg
(or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to
determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio
Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we
do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if
you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you
can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives, reducing the
amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF
exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more distance
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