E-Wast affects human health , explain your answer
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electronic waste contains toxic components that are dangerous to human health, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, polybrominated flame retardants, barium and lithium. The negative health effects of these toxins on humans include brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage.
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1. Electronic waste is also called e-waste.
2. It is a type of discarded electrical or electronic device, which is thrown away when it is of no use.
3. Used electronics which are used for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal all come under-considered e-waste.
4. When electronic materials are not properly disposed of and end up in landfills, toxic chemicals are released by it, impacting the earth’s air, soil, water, and ultimately, it affects human health.
5. Humans are exposed to a complex mixture of chemicals from multiple sources and through multiple exposure routes.
6. E-waste exposure leads to thyroid dysfunction, adverse birth outcomes, behavioral changes, decreased lung function, and adverse changes can be seen at the cellular level in the human beings.