Computers and Health Hazards

Computer and Technology
Medical and Health

A look at the effects of excess computer usage to individuals' health with special reference to the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

3,380 words () | 3 sources | 1999 Australia

Paper Summary:

A paper discussing the issues surrounding health hazards caused by computer use. The author looks at individual as well as institutional protective measures with special reference to avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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"Within the past two years, substantial media attention has been directed at potential adverse health effects of long-term computer use. Renewed concerns about radiation, combined with reports of newly recognized "repetitive stress injuries" such as carpal tunnel syndrome, have led some to call for regulation in the workplace and others to rearrange their offices and computer labs. There is little evidence that computer use is on the decline, however. On the contrary, more people are spending more time doing more tasks with computers -- and faculty, students and staff at colleges and universities have some of the most computer-intensive work styles in the world."

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APA Citation:

Computers and Health Hazards (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com.au/Cause-and-Effect-Essay-Computers-and-Health-Hazards/2283

MLA Citation:

"Computers and Health Hazards" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com.au/Cause-and-Effect-Essay-Computers-and-Health-Hazards/2283>