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Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the term used for discarded electrical or electronic devices, such as computers, phones, TVs, and batteries. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, with an estimated 53.6 million metric tons generated in 2019, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020. E-waste contains valuable metals, such as gold and copper, which can be recovered and reused. However, e-waste also contains harmful chemicals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which can pose serious health and environmental risks if they are not disposed of properly and safely. Unfortunately, many developing countries receive a large amount of e-waste from developed countries and lack the proper facilities and regulations to deal with it. As a result, millions of people, especially children, are exposed to e-waste and its toxic effects. Children are more vulnerable to e-waste than adults because they ar...

Environment health is the branch of public health that deals with the effects of the natural and built environment on human health. It covers a wide range of topics, such as air quality, water quality, climate change, waste management, noise pollution, radiation exposure, chemical hazards, occupational health, and environmental justice. Environmental health is important because it affects our well-being and quality of life. The environment we live in can influence our physical, mental, emotional, and social health. For example, exposure to air pollution can cause respiratory problems, asthma, and lung cancer. Exposure to contaminated water can cause diarrhoea, cholera, and typhoid. Exposure to extreme weather events can cause heat stress, dehydration, and hypothermia. Exposure to noise pollution can cause hearing loss, stress, and sleep disturbance. Exposure to chemical hazards can cause poisoning, allergies, and cancer. Exposure to occupational hazards can cause injuries, infections, ...