Health hazards of E-waste

Nowadays Human life is dependent on electronics and Appliances.The Mobile phone, computer, and even certain bulbs, fan regulators are working with electronic circuits.The use of gadgets has improved in the governance initiatives and this led to the reduction in the corruption.

However, the over usage of Electronic gadgets has not only increased the health problems but also responsible for growing pollution as E-waste disposal has become a serious problem for the urban municipalities.

The burning of E-Waste releases huge gases of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases which result in the increase of temperature of the earth.

A Recent study by Environmental Protection Training Research Institute (EPTRI) in Hyderabad reveal that in 5 years about 50,000 mts E-Waste will accumulate in HMDA area.


The Main E-waste comprises such as Mobiles, computers, washing machines, laptops, cameras.Lead and Mercury present in Car batteries also pollute the atmosphere and these act as slow poisions compared to other pollutants which effect can be clearly visible.

The Main health problems caused by e-waste pollution are respiratory, Kidney, and other ailments,newborne babies may also face the future defects.

Currently, it is necessary for the government to frame proper guidelines and other organisations such as educational institutes to educate the people about the adverse damage that these waste causes.