A contemporary review of electronic waste through the lens of inhalation toxicology. (6th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Avenbuan, Oyemwenosa N.; Meltzer, Gabriella Y.; Awada, Christina; Raja, Amna; Holian, Andrij; Zelikoff, Judith T.
• Is Part Of: Inhalation toxicology. Volume 33:Number 9/14(2021)
• Page Start: 285
• Page End: 294
• Publication Date: 2021-12-06
• Subjects: Electronic waste -- E-waste -- inhalation -- particulate matter -- inflammation -- oxidative stress; Pulmonary toxicology -- Animal models -- Periodicals; Pulmonary toxicology -- Periodicals; Air -- Pollution -- Health aspects -- Periodicals; 616.200471
• DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2021.1996493
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-8378

Abstract

Abstract: Inhalation is a significant route of exposure to toxic chemicals for electronic waste (e-waste) workers, especially for those whose activities take place in the informal sector. However, there remains a dearth of research on the health effects produced by the hazardous dismantling of e-waste and associated outcomes and biological mechanisms that occur as a result of inhalation exposure. This contemporary review highlights a number of the toxicological and epidemiological studies published on this topic to bring to light the many knowledge gaps that require further research, including in vitro and ex vivo investigations to address the health outcomes and underlying mechanisms of inhaled e-waste-associated pulmonary disease.