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To assess health risks and environmental management practices associated with e-waste in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

May 7, 2026Open Access

Environmental Management and Health Risks Associated With E-Waste in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

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Mixed-methods study uncovers health risks and environmental management issues in e-waste recycling in Port Harcourt.

To assess health risks and environmental management practices associated with e-waste in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Mixed-methods cross-sectional design
Data collected from 150 respondents using questionnaires and interviews
Soil samples analyzed for radionuclides using gamma-ray spectrometry
Radiological hazard indices calculated
Statistical analysis conducted with SPSS software
Predominant manual dismantling and open burning practices observed
Soil analysis revealed elevated levels of radionuclides compared to control sites
Absorbed dose rates and cancer risk exceeded world averages at burning locations
High prevalence of self-reported health symptoms among workers and nearby residents

Ogboeli et al. (2026) studied this question.

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