General Computer Question 21: Are there  health considerations when using computers?

Answer:   When new devices and new tasks are introduced into the workplace, there is bound to be concern about a person's prolonged exposure to these new conditions. With the growing computerization of businesses, there has been a great deal of concern about exposure to the types of screens that are commonly used in computers, screens based on the  cathode-ray tube ( CRT). There has been discussion that prolonged exposure to CRT screens might cause tumors, cataracts, or that they might cause problems for pregnant women. While the evidence related to the use of CRT screens is complicated and produces no clear-cut indications, it is a concern that should not be taken lightly. Today, new CRT screens have been designed to limit the emissions they give off and many are now purchasing these types of screens.