People are increasingly carrying their mobile phones with them wherever they go, including the toilet.
While it's certainly convenient to have your smartphone at hand, there's a compelling reason to reconsider this habit.
Why you shouldn't take your mobile phone into the toilet, reports Times Entertainment .
Pathogenic contamination
This is an obvious reason why you should not take your mobile phone to the toilet.
One of the main problems with using a mobile phone in the toilet is hygiene.
Toilets, especially public ones, are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.
Bringing your smartphone into this environment exposes it to microorganisms that can then end up on your hands and face.
Research shows that cell phones can contain a wide range of bacteria, including potentially dangerous pathogens.
Impact on health
Having a mobile phone in your hands can provoke prolonged sitting on the toilet, which is fraught with unwanted health problems.
Previously it was reported how to use a mobile phone correctly so as not to harm your eyes.