Computer Health Hazards

Source:
Chua, Philip C. “Computer Health Hazards.” Malaya 11 November 2001: 5. DVD

Abstract:
This newspaper article tackles the different health hazards that an individual might experience by using the computer for a long period of time. One specific health injury explained in the article is called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which is a condition linked to extensive computer (typing) job. Typical symptoms of the condition were enumerated as well as several techniques to avoid this computer related injury. The article also discusses some myths and fallacies on computer use, as well as social and intellectual effects of computers to individuals.

3 Things That I Learned:
1. I already heard about the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the past, but through this article I was able to learn more about this condition and also discover different techniques on how to avoid the problem.
2. That chronic exposure to computer will not lead to Cancer
3. That it is really possible for an individual to develop impatience if they are exposed to a computer while they are young or if they use it for a long period of time.

Reflections:
What is good about this week RA is that the learning focused more on the health aspect. Although the topic is still about Computers and Information Technology, it definitely benefited us more on our awareness to the various health problems related to prolonged use of computers. Like in our case as a Librarian, we are usually exposed in computers for possibly 6-8 hours per day or even longer. Through this article I become aware on how to evade the various computer-health related problems and cleared my mind on some computer myths and fallacies that have been surrounding us for a time now.