NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As mentioned, 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Impact of e-waste on human health Workers, aiming to recover valuable materials such as copper and gold, are at risk of exposure to over 1, 000 harmful substances, including lead, mercury, nickel, brominated flame retardants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Detailed explanation-3: -The improper disposal of electronic products leads to the possibility of damaging the environment. As more e-waste is placed in landfills, exposure to environmental toxins is likely to increase, resulting in elevated risks of cancer and developmental and neurological disorders.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health risks may result from direct contact with toxic materials that leach from e-waste. These include minerals such as lead, cadmium, chromium, brominated flame retardants, or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Detailed explanation-5: -Due to ongoing technological advancement, many electronic products become obsolete within a very short time period, creating a large surplus of unwanted electronic products, or “e-waste.” Disposing of e-waste in landfills has the potential to cause severe risk to human and environmental health.