ArticleJournal of health & pollution2020
Micronucleus Evaluation in Exfoliated Human Buccal Epithelium Cells among E-Waste Workers in Payatas, the Philippines.
Article in Journal of health & pollution, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- E-waste scenario in South-Asia: an emerging risk to environment and public health.Environmental analysis, health and toxicology · 2022Article
- Comment on "Micronucleus Evaluation in Exfoliated Human Buccal Epithelium Cells among E-Waste Workers in Payatas, the Philippines".Journal of health & pollution · 2021Article
- Response to 'Comment on "Evaluation of Micronucleus in Exfoliated Human Buccal Epithelium Cells among E-Waste Exposed Residents in Payatas, Philippines"'.Journal of health & pollution · 2021Article
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5 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe improper recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) by informal recyclers often leads to contamination of the environment. E-waste contains organic and inorganic compounds along with heavy metals and trace elements. These pollutants can have a negative effect on humans. Biomonitoring can provide information on the sources, amount, geographical distribution, and adverse health effects of contaminants.
objectivesThe present study aimed to assess risks to the health of informal e-waste recyclers in Payatas, the Philippines due to their exposure to e-waste toxicity by examining the presence of micronuclei in buccal epithelium cells. METHODOLOGY: Frequencies of binucleated cells (BNc) and abnormal cells were obtained from the buccal epithelium of the study population composed of e-waste exposed recyclers (n=40) and a control group (n=52). Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed for the data analysis.
resultsParticipants' gender, occupation, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and the number of karyolitic cells of both groups were significantly associated. Only occupation in e-waste recycling and length of e-waste exposure were significantly associated in terms of the number of abnormal cells and micronuclei. Similar trends were found in the linear regression analysis drawn from participants' length of e-waste exposure with a significance of R
conclusionsLonger exposure to e-waste materials may induce genotoxic damage in human cells which is a serious concern, leading to adverse effects to human health. COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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