E-waste genotoxicity: An emerging crisis for Philippines

• Main Authors: Alam, Zeba F., Riego, Ann Jelyne V., Samson, Jana Heloise Rose P., Valdez, Sydney Angela V., Bondoc, Isabella V., Ang, Carlos Leandro J.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2017
• Subjects: Electronic waste > Philippines; Genetic toxicology > Philippines; Onions; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/12046
• Institution: De La Salle University

The extraordinary growth in the usage of electronic gadgets has lead to the problem of electronic waste management in the Philippines. The improper disposal of the e-waste can lead to the exposure to the hazardous substances that can harm the human and environment. This study aims to present evidenc...