Computers and Health :: Technology Papers

For my I-Search topic I chose to research health related issues callable to increased computer usage both(prenominal) in the work and home settings. Computer technology is becoming commonplace in the work field. As a teacher, I use the computer to inclose topics to my students, enter grades, send email to co-workers and parents, and to post homework assignments on the Internet. Ten historic period ago, teachers and other professionals used computers on a especial(a) basis. I became arouse in the side effects caused by prolonged usage of computers since several family members complain of wrist soreness as well as eyestrain due to the effects of monitor actinotherapy.Carpal tunnel syndrome is the first term that comes to mind when thinking of problems that people experience with computer use regarding their hands. Based on my limited knowledge of this topic, Carpal cut into Syndrome occurs due to a persons prolonged usage of a computer keyboard. Problems of this sort occur mor e often due to silly ergonomics and posture. Computer office furniture that does not allow one to adjust the height of the chair or keyboard, so that the arms form a write angle at the elbow, cause strain on the wrist, which may result in carpal tunnel syndrome. People who use computers for long periods of beat without giving themselves a break and flexing their wrist film a higher propensity of developing problems.Monitor radiation has been discussed throughout computer journals for years. I have learned that different monitors have higher or lower radiation levels. Monitors made overseas are generally considered to have a lower radiation level than those built in the United States. For example, as an engineer the Management Information Services (MIS) unit told us that NEC monitors had much lower radiation levels than IBM monitors. After sitting at a computer during my eleven-year career as a Civil Engineer with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, I often strand that headaches at the end of the day were common. My eyes felt strained due to the looking at a monitor for an extended period of time. Over the years as an engineer I bought various types of glare screens for my computer monitor. Even though I doubt the glare screens help with the reduction of radiation given(p) off by the monitors, they do seem to help with eyestrain.Throughout this paper, I hope to discover ways to minimize or prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the negative effects of monitor radiation on ones health.