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Electronic waste and health

Electronic waste are discarded electronic products or parts which is not in demand for current use. It usually comes from obsolete parts that was previously used by consumers. It is caused by the increase innovation competition from the electronic industry wherein the introduction of a newer, better and faster version of a product occur almost every day. Most of these e-waste comes from household equipment such as microwaves, televisions, computers and mobile devices such as phones, tablets and laptops. Some people considered this waste as treasures and make it also their source of income by acquiring metals and selling them to junk shops. Since all of it uses electricity, most of them contains metals such as mercury, lead, lithium (most found in battery) and chemicals such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers which various research causes harmful to the health of human. This toxic substance can enter a human body by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. Most of the people who are exposed to this substances lack information about the health hazard that they can face with it. Too much exposure to this substance can cause liver, neurodevelopmental and thyroid dysfunction.

The lack of knowledge about health hazard is the main reason for this issue. This health concern can be avoided by giving people education and knowledge through the efforts of the government and manufacturers of the said electronic industry. With sufficient knowledge about the hazard they might face, they will be able to avoid exposure from it.