E-Waste and Children’s Health

This course introduces the toxic hazards of e-waste, its global movement, and the health consequences of improper recycling practices. Learn how exposure occurs during foetal development and childhood and examine global and local interventions designed to prevent harm.  

What you will learn: 

• The definition, origins, and global flow of e-waste. 
• The toxic hazards in e-waste and their health risks for children. 
• How and when children are exposed to hazardous chemicals from e-waste. 
• Diseases linked to acute and chronic exposure to e-waste. 
• Strategies and interventions to prevent toxic exposures and promote safer practices. 

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