Polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are commonly added to electronic products for flame-retardation effects, and are attracting more and more attentions due to their potential toxicity, durability and bioaccumulation. This study conducts a sysmtematic review to understand the human exposure to PBDEs from e-waste recycling, especially exploring the exposure pathways and human burden of PBDEs as well as investigating the temporal trend of PBDEs exposure worldwide. The results show that the particular foods (contaminated fish, poultry, meat and breast milk) ingestion, indoor dust ingestion and indoor air inhalation may be key factors leading to human health risks of PBDEs exposure in e-waste recycling regions. Residents and some vulnerable groups (occupational workers and children) in e-waste recycling areas may face higher exposure levels and health risks. PBDE exposure is closely related to exposure level, exposure duration, e-waste recycling methods, and dietary customs. High levels of PBDEs are found in human tissues (breast milk, hair, blood (serum), placenta and other tissues) in e-waste areas, at far higher levels than in other areas. Existing data indicate that PBDE exposure levels do not present any apparent downward trend, and will possibly cause serious human diseases. More epidemiological studies are still needed to provide a solid basis for health risk assessment.

多溴联苯醚（PBDEs）通常被添加到电子产品中以实现阻燃效果，并且由于其潜在的毒性，耐久性和生物蓄积性而受到越来越多的关注。这项研究进行了系统的综述，以了解人类通过电子废物回收暴露于多溴二苯醚的过程，特别是探索多溴二苯醚的暴露途径和人类负担，并调查全世界多溴二苯醚暴露的时间趋势。结果表明，特定食物（受污染的鱼，家禽，肉和母乳）的摄入，室内粉尘的摄入和室内空气的吸入可能是导致电子废物回收地区多溴二苯醚暴露于人类健康风险的关键因素。电子垃圾回收地区的居民和一些弱势群体（职业工人和儿童）可能面临更高的暴露水平和健康风险。PBDE暴露与暴露水平，暴露持续时间，电子废物回收方法和饮食习惯密切相关。在电子垃圾区域的人体组织（母乳，头发，血液（血清），胎盘和其他组织）中发现了高含量的多溴二苯醚，其含量远高于其他地区。现有数据表明，多溴二苯醚的暴露水平没有任何明显的下降趋势，并且可能引起严重的人类疾病。为了为健康风险评估提供坚实的基础，仍需要进行更多的流行病学研究。在电子垃圾区域的人体组织（母乳，头发，血液（血清），胎盘和其他组织）中发现了高含量的多溴二苯醚，其含量远高于其他地区。现有数据表明，多溴二苯醚的暴露水平没有任何明显的下降趋势，并且可能引起严重的人类疾病。为了为健康风险评估提供坚实的基础，仍需要进行更多的流行病学研究。在电子垃圾区域的人体组织（母乳，头发，血液（血清），胎盘和其他组织）中发现了高含量的多溴二苯醚，其含量远高于其他地区。现有数据表明，多溴二苯醚的暴露水平没有任何明显的下降趋势，并且可能引起严重的人类疾病。为了为健康风险评估提供坚实的基础，仍需要进行更多的流行病学研究。