ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Human Body Burden of Heavy Metals and Health Consequences of Pb Exposure in Guiyu, an E-Waste Recycling Town in China.
Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A systematic review of the health effects of lead exposure from electronic waste in children.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- A review of systematic environmental risks across the life cycle of lithium resources: Identification, assessment, and sustainable governance strategies.Fundamental research · 2026Review
- Health Effects of Heavy Metal Exposure Among E-waste Workers and Community-dwelling Adults in Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2025Article
- Blood trace elements in association with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk, aggressiveness and prognosis in a high incidence region of China.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Impact of oxidative stress induced by heavy metals on ovarian function.Journal of applied toxicology : JAT · 2025Review
- Red Mud-Amended Soil as Highly Adsorptive Hybrid-Fill Materials for Controlling Heavy Metal Sewage Seepage in Industrial Zone.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Estimation of Children's Soil and Dust Ingestion Rates and Health Risk at E-Waste Dismantling Area.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Global research into the relationship between electronic waste and health over the last 10 years: A scientometric analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Guiyu accommodates millions of tons of e-waste from overseas and domestic sources each year and is notorious for its e-waste dismantling industry. As a consequence, Guiyu has been described as "the world's most toxic place" and "junk town". Informal e-waste recycling activities have caused severe pollution to the local environment and are associated with extensive health problems to the residents. This review provides updated insights on the body burden of heavy metals derived from e-waste and health outcomes resulted from lead (Pb) exposure. The review identified that Guiyu has been highly contaminated by heavy metals, especially Pb. Excessive exposure to Pb has been associated with multi-system and long-term effects in neonates and children, covering nervous, cardiovascular, adaptive immune, and hematologic systems as well as chromosome and DNA damage. Our review indicates strong associations that emphasize the need to develop strong regulations for prevention of exposure and health consequences in Guiyu and similar sites around the world.
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