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State the health hazards caused by improper disposal of e-waste.

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State the health hazards caused by improper disposal of e-waste. 
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Ans: When we dispose off e-waste improperly, hazardous chemicals like lead, cadmium, beryllium, mercury and brominated flame retardants pollute the air at a high risk. It also contaminates soil and leaches into water sources. This leads to health hazards ranging from kidney diseases, brain damage and also genetic mutations. E-waste contains dangerous chemicals that may cause cancer as well. 
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