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Before you get all fired up and worried, I suggest that you read the book:
Hormesis with Ionizing Radiation by Dr. T. D. Luckey and published by CRC Press.
He shows that a moderate amount of such radiation is good for you! And 100 years'
of research bears him out. Dan C.
CalaxCorp@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Dear RTs,
>
> Many people like the use of large (19" or 21") monitors. I do too.
>
> I would expect large monitors also give out (exponentially according to size?)
> larger amount of radiation. But I am not sure. People say sitting more than
> 6 feet away from a TV is safe. But when we trade, we are only 2 feet from our
> (multiple!!) monitors. We don't want to get any excessive dose of radiation.
>
> Would anyone wish to comment on the following:
> 1. How much radiation is acceptable in layman terms?
> 2. Larger monitor = how much more radiation?
> 3. When monitor has been in use for some time, older = more radiation?
> 4. Newer models = less radiation?
> 5. Which brands = less radiation?
> 6. Any radiation rating in the specs of monitors? How to read?
> 7. When my screen-saver (blank -- black) kicks in, does that mean less
> radiation at that time?
> 8. Safe distance from the monitor when in use = 3 feet? 6 feet?
> 9. Use of non-glare screen = less radiation?
> 10. Where to get the larger size (19" or 21") non-glare screens?
>
> Bill W
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