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Name the health effects of the following E-wastes.

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Lead: Damages the central and peripheral nervous system. It also affects brain development in children.
Chromium: Asthmatic bronchitis.
Cadmium: Accumulates in kidney and liver, Neural damage.
Mercury: Chronic damage to brain and respiratory system.
Plastics including polyvinyl chloride [PVC]: Burning produces, dioxin, which can cause developmental and reproductive problems and damage the immune system.
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