Oct 1, 2024 · increase access to evidence, knowledge and awareness of the health effects of e-waste ; improve health sector capacity to manage and prevent risks; facilitate monitoring and evaluation of e-waste exposures and interventions that protect health. In 2021, WHO released its first global report on e-waste and child health, which called for

Oct 9, 2021 · Below are just some of the harmful effects of e-waste on human health. 1. Exposure to Harmful Substances. As of 2022, over 62 million metric tons of e-waste are produced annually throughout the world. By 2030, it could surpass 80 million metric tons.

Oct 14, 2024 · According to the World Health Organization, several adverse health effects are caused by exposure to e-waste like negative birth outcomes like premature birth, changes in lung functions, and respiratory issues. And these challenges are emerging day by day.

In recent years, electronic waste has become the fastest growing waste stream globally with potential deleterious environmental and public health effects from its hazardous constituents. This review aims at providing an up-to-date information on the ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) contains numerous chemicals harmful to human and ecological health. To update a 2013 review assessing adverse human health consequences of exposure to e-waste, we systematically reviewed studies reporting effects on humans related to e-waste exposure.

Apr 21, 2021 · This review is an up-to-date assessment of studies and reports on e-waste environmental contamination and public health effects. The review has shown that e-waste contains constituents that caused adverse environmental effects and toxicity to the biota.

Jun 15, 2021 · Appropriate collection and recycling of e-waste is key to protect the environment and reduce climate emissions. In 2019, the GESP found that the 17.4% of e-waste that was collected and appropriately recycled prevented as much as 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents from being released into the environment.

Apr 21, 2021 · This review is an up-to-date assessment of studies and reports on e-waste environmental contamination and public health effects. The review has shown that e-waste contains constituents that caused adverse environmental effects and toxicity to the biota.

Nov 1, 2021 · Improper handling of e-waste leads to several deleterious effects on the environment like degradation and pollution of soil, contamination of water sources and release of toxic fumes (from e-waste combustion) directly affects the health of living organisms as shown in Fig. 1 (Chen et al., 2016, Fujimori et al., 2016, Akram et al., 2019, Amoabeng...

Oct 9, 2024 · The United Nations (UN) defines e-waste as any discarded product with a battery or plug, and features toxic and hazardous substances such as mercury, that can pose severe risk to human and environmental health.