INFOGRAPHIC: The toxic materials inside mobile phones and health implications

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Early studies linked Early studies linked Cadmium to increased risk of death from prostate cancer, but later studies failed to confirm this. It was decided that there was ‘limited evidence’ that the toxin is linked to prostate and kidney cancer.

PROSTATEStudies show that people who have worked with Lead have a much higher rate of miscarriage.

Long-term exposure to Lead can result in abnormal sperm cells or a lower sperm count

REPODUCTIVEMercury poisoning can cause pinkness of the cheeks, fingertips and toes

Skin may become itchy, painful, swollen, or some may experience burning sensations if exposed to Mercury

SKIN

Long term exposure to Mercury can affect a person’s ability to walk and can cause uncontrollable tremors

Lead poisoning in adults can result in pain in the muscles and joints

Cadmium has been connected to the weakening and softening of bones, resulting in joint pain and an increased risk of fracturing.

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Cadmium stops the kidneys from being able to remove acids from the blood - This damage is permanent. High acidity in the blood can lead to conditions such as arthritis and gout.

Research shows that Research shows that Cadmium exposure can reduce the size of kidneys by 30%.

Chlorine containing Brominated Flame Retardants is thought to be carcinogens, which affect the liver and kidneys

KIDNEYS

Those who have been exposed to Lead may experience some digestion problems

Acute symptoms of Lead poisoning can include vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain

STOMACH

Acute exposure to Bromine can cause trouble breathing and dizziness; this can lead to long term lung problems

Cadmium is a known human Carcinogen, exposure to the toxin can increase the risk of death from lung cancer

Acute exposure to Acute exposure to Cadmium can result in inflammation of the lungs, chest pain, and it can lead to the respiratory tract - This can be fatal

Some forms of Bromine are known to cause cancer in organs such as the lungs, kidneys and liver

Lead Lead is a suspected carcinogen - Some researchers believe it is connected to cancer in various organs

LUNGS

Mercury poisoning can cause tachycardia: Where a person’s heart will beat much faster than usual

Mercury poisoning has been linked to hypertension: Extremely high blood pressure

HEART

Exposure to Mercury over a long period of time can lead to blindness or double vision

EYES

FROM UNRECYCLED MOBILE PHONE ELEMENTSPOTENTIAL ORGAN DAMAGE

There is solid research, which shows Cadmium components can cause gene mutations, DNA breaks and cell transformation

GENETIC DAMAGE

Research shows that lead exposure in children has been linked to learning disabilities, antisocial behaviour, growth and hearing problems. Memory and concentration issues are common in adults too

HeadaHeadaches and dizziness are common symptoms of lead exposure

Lead has been linked with brain damage by a senior author of the journal of Environmental Health perspectives

Serious Bromine poisoning can lead to systematic poisoning such as brain or

kidney damage due to low blood pressure

Breathing Bromine in can cause direct damage to the central nervous system

Research shows that thyroid hormone Research shows that thyroid hormone development is key for the brain in the early stages of life. Brominated Flame Retardants can disrupt that leading to hyperactivity,

learning and memory issues

Long term Long term exposure to Mercury can cause memory problems, seizures and can

even lead to death

HUMAN BRAIN

GENETIC AND CELLULAR DAMAGE...THE IMPACT ON HUMANS

Zn 30Br 35BFRs n/aCd 48Pb 82Hg 80

ZincBromineBrominatedflameretardants

CadmiumLeadMercury

Below are the most hazardous materials found inside mobile phones, greatly contributing to worldwide e-waste as well as health issues for humans and animals alike.

Periodic Table ofSmartphones

YOUR EVERYDAY MOBILE PHONEWHAT’S INSIDE

140,000,000 phones will end up in landfills this year; that equals...

4.7 tonnes of gold £35 Million

49 tonnes of silver £5.36 Milion

80,000 lbs of lead leaks into the earth

Manufacturing a phone costs around 1,390 MegaJoules of energy and produces 60KG of CO2 emissions

BREAKDOWN of CO2 emissions57% Device production43% Consumer use8% Transportation1% 1% Recycling

The original iPhone contained PVC and Bromine, as a result,

49 WORKERSat Lianjian Technology in Taiwan

WERE POISONED ASSEMBLING THE TOUCH

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The average user has The average user has

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THE FACTSEvery mobile is full of highly toxic materials, which can cause huge environmental damage by leaching out and contaminating our soil and landfills... In turn having a knock on effect

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