Are electric blankets harmful to the body?

Electric blankets are indispensable for heating in winter. People in the south don't use heaters, so they often use electric blankets for heating. Electric blankets are convenient and heat quickly, so consumers choose this heating tool. However, the harm of electric blankets cannot be ignored. Electric blankets are not suitable for everyone. For example, babies cannot use electric blankets. Let's analyze whether electric blankets are harmful to the body.

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When an electric blanket is turned on, it will also have a very low electromagnetic field. Although this current is very small, it poses a potential danger to the elderly, infirm, heart patients, infants and young children. It may also have some adverse effects on women. Such people can use hot water bottles or air conditioners to keep warm in winter, and it is best not to use electric blankets.

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The harm of electric blankets also lies in the fact that the heat generated over a long period of time will have adverse effects on men, and frequent use will make people less energetic.

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Children have relatively strong physical vitality. As the saying goes, "children have three pots of fire on their buttocks." Children are not afraid of cold beds. If they use electric blankets frequently and get used to the heat, their resistance to the cold will decrease, and their immunity will also decrease, affecting their growth and development. Therefore, it is not recommended to use electric blankets for children.

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The harm of electric blankets is that the high temperature will reduce the quality of sleep and make you feel tired when you wake up the next day. In fact, it is not comfortable to sleep with an electric blanket for a long time. In addition, some poor quality electric blankets may leak electricity if not maintained properly after long-term use, so it is best not to use them when sleeping.

Through the above article, we can know that electric blankets actually have many hazards to the human body. Electric blankets must not be in direct contact with the human body. It is best to put a layer of sheets or blankets on it. Never fold it for use, otherwise it will easily cause the electric blanket to burn out and cause a fire accident. Therefore, you must be careful when using electric blankets.