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Environmental and Health Impacts of Disposable E-Cigarette Waste: A Meta-Analysis of Chemical Exposures and Sustained Health Outcomes
Public Health of Indonesia · Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026) · hlm. 229–239
- ISSN
- 2477-1570, 2528-1542
- Terbit
- 2026-09-15
- Penerbit
- YCAB Publisher
- Bahasa
- eng
Abstrak
Background: The increasing use of disposable e-cigarettes (DECs) has raised concerns regarding environmental pollution and public health risks due to their hazardous chemical components and improper disposal practices. Unlike rechargeable devices, DECs are discarded after a single use, generating substantial amounts of waste containing heavy metals, residual nicotine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and lithium-ion battery residues. The accumulation of such waste in landfills, waterways, and public spaces may adversely affect ecosystems and human health. Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts associated with disposable e-cigarette waste by synthesizing evidence on chemical exposures and their ecological and health consequences. Methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify studies published between 2018 and 2024 that investigated the environmental and health effects of DEC waste. Studies were screened for relevance and methodological quality. Data were extracted on chemical constituents, exposure pathways, environmental contamination, human health outcomes, and mitigation measures. Quantitative data were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis model. Results: Of 1.048 identified articles, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. Five studies examined heavy metal exposure, three investigated toxic effects on soil and aquatic environments, and four assessed human health outcomes, including respiratory disorders, oxidative stress, and cancer risk. A total sample of 3,426 exposure units or populations was analyzed. The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant association between DEC waste exposure and adverse environmental and health outcomes (OR = 1.72; 95% CI: 1.31–2.25; p < 0.001), with low heterogeneity among studies (I² = 18%). Conclusion: Disposable e-cigarette waste is significantly associated with environmental contamination and adverse human health effects. The non-sustainable design of DECs contributes to their emergence as a growing environmental pollutant. Strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting public awareness, improving waste management systems, and encouraging environmentally sustainable product designs are essential to mitigate these risks. Keywords: disposable e-cigarettes; toxic waste; environmental pollution; chemical exposure; meta-analysis
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- Universitas Negeri Padang
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. M. Djamil Padang
- University of Brawijaya
- Universitas Fort De Kock
- Andalas University
- Queen Mary University of London
- Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo
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| Rekan penulis | Organisasi | Artikel bersama |
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| Nia Kurniawan | University of Brawijaya | 2 |
| Andri Maulidi | University of Brawijaya | 2 |
| Elsa Yuniarti | Universitas Negeri Padang | 2 |
| Midratul Fardilla | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Hafida Istigfarini | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Eri Barlian | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Eka Budi Satria | Universitas Fort De Kock | 1 |
| Indang Dewata | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Iswandi Umar | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Nurhasan Syah | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Evi Hasnita | Universitas Fort De Kock | 1 |
| Nurhasan Syah | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Iswandi Umar | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Nabila Azzahra | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Heldi Heldi | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Yulhendri Yulhendri | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Mahalul Azam | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Neviyarni Neviyarni | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Alfitri Alfitri | Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. M. Djamil Padang | 1 |
| Firman Firman | Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo | 1 |
| Netrawati Netrawati | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Rihaliza Rihaliza | Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. M. Djamil Padang | 1 |
| Muhyiatul Fadilah | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Helendra Helendra | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Indra Myraldi | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Marlina Marlina | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Rahmawati Rarussyamsu | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Ristiono Ristiono | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Fajar Kaprawi | Afiliasi tidak diketahui | 1 |
| Rijal Satria | Universitas Negeri Padang | 1 |
| Ahmad Muammar Kadafi | University of Palangka Raya | 1 |
| Ade Prasetyo Agung | Chinese Academy of Sciences | 1 |
| Aguung Sih Kurnianto | Afiliasi tidak diketahui | 1 |
| Anggun Sausan Firdaus | National Central University | 1 |
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