Health Risks of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Metals at Informal Electronic Waste Recycling Sites

Health Risks of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Metals at Informal Electronic Waste Recycling Sites

Concerns about the adverse public health consequences of informal electronic waste (e-waste) recycling are increasing. This study adopted a cross-sectional study design to gain insights into health risks (cancer and non-cancer risks) associated with exposure to e-waste chemicals among informal e-was...

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Main Authors: Chimere May Ohajinwa, Peter M. van Bodegom, Oladele Osibanjo, Qing Xie, Jingwen Chen, Martina G. Vijver, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
electronic waste
informal recycling
PBDEs
metals
soil
dust
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/6/906

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