Find out the health concerns associated with chromium electroplating. How are people trying to resolve them?

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Effluents discharged from Chromium electroplating contains large number of metals including nickel, zinc, copper, chromium, manganese and lead.
Adverse effects on health:
1. Cancer
2. Respiratory tract infection
3. Acne
4. Pimple
5. Tooth decay
6. Baldness etc
To resolve the above problem followings things are followed:
1. Non chromium alternative : nickel, tin, cobalt etc
2. Mild steel
3. Use of water insoluble chromium.

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