Generation of electronic‑waste and its impact on environment and public health in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Azad, M.D. Abul Kalam, Islam, Mohd Aminul, Hossin, M M Ismail
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Medknow Publications 2017
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; RA1190 Toxicology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/60391/1/Published_ATMPH.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/60391/7/Generation%20of%20electronic%E2%80%91waste%20and%20its%20impact%20on%20environment%20and%20public%20health%20in%20Malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/60391/; http://www.atmph.org/article.asp?issn=1755-6783;year=2017;volume=10;issue=5;spage=1123;epage=1127;aulast=Abul
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Generation of municipal solid waste as well as electrical and electronic waste (e‑waste) is rapidly increasing in the developing countries, especially in the electronic manufacturing industries which have seen some technological growth within a short timeframe in Malaysia. The purpose of this stud...