Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Health Risks Among E-waste Recyclers in Delhi

Background. India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world, discarding 1.7 million tons in 2014. E-waste gets recycled mainly in the informal sector which means activities are largely unaccounted for. Hazardous chemicals and metals are released during recycling processes (lead (Pb) bein...

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Main Authors: Diksha Singhal, Tanica Lyngdoh, Poormima Prabhakaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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Online Access:https://www.journalhealthpollution.org.pinnacle.allenpress.com/doi/pdf/10.5696/2156-9614-11-29-210306