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According the OECD definition, hazardous chemicals, because of their chemical or physical characteristics, have an inherent property to cause adverse effects when an organism, system, or population is exposed to them (OECD 2018). Chemicals are widely used in manufacturing. They can significantly contribute to the improvement of the quality of life, health, and well-being of people. Yet, many chemicals are highly hazardous and can negatively affect people’s health and the environment when improperly managed (WHO 2018a). Hazardous chemicals in air, water, food, consumer products, and occupational environment can potentially cause a range of diseases including cancer, fetal malformations, diseases of the respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular and urinary systems, and neurodevelopmental and immune disorders (WHO 2017a).
Introduction
Among others, the list of hazardous chemicals comprises heavy metals, chlorinated hydrocarbons (for instance, polychlorinated and...
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Barinova, G.M., Gaeva, D.V., Krasnov, E.V. (2019). Hazardous Chemicals and Air, Water, and Soil Pollution and Contamination. In: Leal Filho, W., Wall, T., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P. (eds) Good Health and Well-Being. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69627-0_48-1
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