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Chemical Pollution in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This report draws attention to the issue of anthropogenic chemical pollution and its effects on human and environmental health in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs).
Structured around 5 production sectors, this report:
- systematically describes the chemical substances and classes used in these sectors, as well as their effects on human and environmental health
- aims to give the best possible comprehensive literature overview on existing situations and developments
- identifies major knowledge gaps and needs for further actions
- recommends to increase data availability and know-how on various scales: global, country and local/catchment
- describes best practice examples with the motivation to develop further mitigation measures
- advocates for more awareness and action on this issue in LAMICs of growing concern
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Individual Chapters:
- Chapter 1:Contents, Executive Summary, Introduction[3.66MB]
- Chapter 2:Agricultural Chemical Pollutants[8.88MB]
- Chapter 3:Veterinary and Human Health Care Pollutants[7.70MB]
- Chapter 4:Mining Industry Pollutants[9.40MB]
- Chapter 5:Electronic Industry Pollutants (E-Waste)[7.07MB]
- Chapter 6:Residual Waste from Selected Industries[4.30MB]
- Chapter 7:Knowledge Gaps and Opportunities, Appendix[273KB]
- Chapter 8:References[186KB]