E-waste: A global hazard

摘要: Abstract Background Waste from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment, known as e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem. E-waste contains valuable materials that have an economic value when recycled. Unfortunately, the majority of e-waste recycled in unregulated informal sector results significant risk for toxic exposures to recyclers, who are frequently women children. Objectives The aim this study was document extent problems associated with inappropriate recycling practices. Methods This narrative review highlighted where generated, it recycled, range adverse environmental exposures, health consequences, policy frameworks intended protect vulnerable populations Findings amount being generated increasing compounded by both illegal exportation donation especially computers, developed developing countries. As little 25% formal centers adequate worker protection. consequences direct during indirect through contamination potentially severe but poorly studied. Policy aimed at protecting exist not effectively applied. Conclusions necessary should be conducted safe standardized manor. acceptable thresholds hazardous, secondary substances different However, children adults given physical differences pronounced vulnerabilities Improving occupational conditions all workers striving eradication child labor non-negotiable.