Environmental impact and health risk assessment of potentially toxic metals emanating from different anthropogenic activities related to E-wastes
Adeniyi Abiodun Adenuga, Olufemi David Amos, Oluwatobi Deborah Olajide, Adebayo Oluwole Eludoyin, Oluwatope Olaniyi Idowu
Abstract
). The study concluded that poorly managed e-wastes in the area poses significant threats to the health of humans and the entire ecosystem. Further study is recommended to identify similar e-waste dumpsites at regional and national - scales for sustainable restoration and improved e-waste management.
Topics & Concepts
Heavy metalsRisk assessmentEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental impact assessmentEnvironmental risk assessmentHealth risk assessmentEnvironmental planningEnvironmental chemistryHealth riskEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental healthEcologyChemistryBiologyMedicineComputer securityComputer scienceRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesExtraction and Separation ProcessesMunicipal Solid Waste Management