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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2016

Relationship between e-waste recycling and human health risk in India: a critical review.

Abhishek Kumar Awasthi, Xianlai Zeng, Jinhui Li

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18 citing papers in PubMed.

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  10. Metallurgical processes unveil the unexplored "sleeping mines" e- waste: a review.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2020
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  14. Assessing resident awareness on e-waste management in Bangalore, India: a preliminary case study.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2018
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  15. Factors that affect the willingness of residents to pay for solid waste management in Hong Kong.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2018
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  18. Quantifying the Effect of Macroeconomic and Social Factors on Illegal E-Waste Trade.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2016
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3 authors.

Abhishek Kumar AwasthiState Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Rm. 805, Sino-Italian Environment and Energy Efficient Building, Beijing, 100084, China.
Xianlai ZengState Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Rm. 805, Sino-Italian Environment and Energy Efficient Building, Beijing, 100084, China.
Jinhui LiState Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Rm. 805, Sino-Italian Environment and Energy Efficient Building, Beijing, 100084, China. jinhui@tsinghua.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Informal recycling of waste (including e-waste) is an emerging source of environmental pollution in India. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and heavy metals, among other substances, are a major health concern for workers engaged in waste disposal and processing, and for residents living near these facilities, and are also a detriment to the natural environment. The main objective of this review article was to evaluate the status of these impacts. The review found that, huge quantity of e-waste/waste generated, only a small amount is treated formally; the remainder is processed through the informal sector. We also evaluated the exposure pathways, both direct and indirect, and the human body load markers (e.g., serum, blood, breast milk, urine, and hair), and assessed the evidence for the association between these markers and e-waste exposure. Our results indicated that the open dumping and informal e-waste recycling systems should be replaced by the best available technology and environmental practices, with proper monitoring and regular awareness programs for workers and residents. Further and more detailed investigation in this area is also recommended.

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Environmental ExposureRecyclingElectronic WasteEnvironmental MonitoringEnvironmental PollutantsHumansIndiaRefuse DisposalRisk AssessmentEnvironmental PollutantsE-wasteExposure sources and pathwaysHuman healthInformal recycling

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