The impacts of illegal toxic waste dumping on children’s health: a review and case study from Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

The impacts of illegal toxic waste dumping on children’s health: a review and case study from Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (5). pp. 1-16. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021)



Abstract

This study examines an incident of illegal chemical dumping in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia and its potential health impacts on children. The study introduced a risk assessment of possible health-related effects due to chemical contamination based on a real case scenario where quantification of the contamination was not feasible.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Environmental exposure, Environmental pollution, Chemical pollutants, Vulnerable population
Taxonomy: By Niche > Industrial Disaster > Industrial Management > Environmental Aspects
Local Content Hub: Niche > Industrial Disaster
Depositing User: Farleen Azrina Zamberi
Date Deposited: 12 Apr 2023 09:15
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2023 09:15
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