Do electric blankets have radiation? Can cause cancer? These 5 types of people really cannot be used casually

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Do electric blankets have radiation?
Do electric blankets cause cancer?
These 5 kinds of people can’t use electric blankets casually

It is useless to rely on righteousness to sleep in winter. Taking out heating tools such as electric blankets and electric heaters to warm up the body can help us drive away the cold faster.

Before going to bed, turn on the power of the electric blanket, and the bed will be warm when you sleep, which is really cool!

However, although electric blankets are very popular, some rumors cannot be avoided: the radiation of electric blankets is very strong, using them will lead to a decline in sperm quality, and long-term use will cause cancer…

Are these claims credible?

Do electric blankets have radiation?

The radiation we often talk about actually refers to all objects in nature. As long as the temperature is above absolute temperature zero (-273.15 degrees Celsius), they will continuously transmit heat outward in the form of electromagnetic waves and particles. This way of transmitting energy is called radiation.

In other words, everyone is radiated, which means that electric blankets also have radiation.

Electric blankets will produce two kinds of radiation during the electrification process, one is thermal radiation (infrared rays), and the other is a stray electromagnetic field (generated by electric current).

Note: Unqualified, long-term use and damaged electric blankets are likely to cause accidents if they are not replaced in time or stopped in use.

Can long-term use of electric blankets cause cancer?

Commonly used household appliances, such as hair dryers, TVs, computers, and electric blankets, all belong to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation, and the frequency is generally below 300 Hz.

This electromagnetic radiation is non-ionizing radiation, which will not damage genes and cells, and is harmless to the human body. Also, there is currently no evidence that using electric blankets increases the risk of cancer.

In addition, regarding the statement that “using electric blankets will lead to a decrease in sperm quality”, the key depends on the method of use.

It is true that sperm are afraid of heat. Male friends should be careful not to turn on the electric blanket all night. You can turn on the warm quilt before going to bed, and then turn off the electric blanket when you sleep. This keeps warm and protects sperm, killing two birds with one stone!

For most people, an electric blanket is a safe and economical product, and it has a good protective effect on rheumatism patients, the elderly, or the weak.

“Overage” electric blanket, be careful of potential safety hazards

These 5 kinds of people can’t use electric blankets casually

When using electric blankets, we must pay special attention, otherwise, it is easy to cause adverse consequences. Especially for electric blankets that have been used for a long time, we must pay attention to their age!

According to the “Special Requirements for Electric Blankets, Electric Heating Pads, and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances” promulgated by the state, the safe service life of electric blankets is 6 years, and the products must be accompanied by text or symbol marks of safe service life.

The protective insulating layer of the heating wire of the electric blanket begins to age and crack after 6 years of use, and the insulation performance is greatly reduced. Continued use may cause safety accidents, ranging from electric injuries and burns to serious fires.

Therefore, “overage” electric blankets should be stopped in time.

Electric blankets are not for everyone

1

Cardiovascular diseases

It is winter, the weather is cold, and the blood vessels are in a state of contraction. When the human body uses electric blankets for a long time, that is, in a state of continuous high temperature, the blood vessels expand, the heart rate increases, and the blood pressure increases, which will increase the burden on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular.

Therefore, people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are not suitable for using electric blankets.

2

the male of childbearing age
Using electric blankets throughout the night can have an impact on a man’s ability to generate sperm. For men of childbearing age, if they use an electric blanket, they can turn it on to heat the quilt before going to bed, and then turn it off when they go to bed.

3

early pregnancy women
For women in the first three months of pregnancy, it is best not to use electric blankets, otherwise, it may affect the development of the fetus.

4

newborn baby
Newborn babies have poor thermoregulation ability and are susceptible to environmental influences. Electric blankets tend to generate higher temperatures, and newborn babies may develop dehydration fever and other diseases due to dehydration after use.

5

Allergies
People with skin itching and rashes are not suitable for using electric blankets. Since the electric blanket is relatively dry when it is in a heating state, the moisture in the skin is easy to evaporate, which is not good for recovery.

Precautions

1. Do not fold the electric blanket, and do not roll it up, otherwise, its heating coil may be damaged, increasing the risk of fire.

2. Do not wash with water. Washing with water will damage the coil and easily cause electric shock.

3. Spreading blankets, quilts, etc. on the surface of electric blankets will easily cause overheating and become a safety hazard. You can spread a thin layer of sheets.

4. For safety reasons, when the electric blanket is not in use, the power should be turned off in time.

5. Be sure to buy electric blankets produced by regular manufacturers and have passed the test, and choose trustworthy brands.

6. Using electric blankets can easily cause skin dryness, pay attention to replenishing water, applying body lotion, moisturizing cream, etc.

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