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Silicon Valley's electronics industry has been linked to adverse health effects, particularly for women, due to exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Studies have shown that workers in the electronics industry are at a higher risk of experiencing miscarriages, birth defects, and other reproductive problems. Women working in the industry are also at a higher risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers due to their exposure to carcinogens such as benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). In addition, women are more likely to experience work-related injuries and illnesses due to their greater exposure to hazardous materials and their lower representation in leadership positions.The high-tech industry has been accused of using various public relations strategies to downplay or deny the health risks associated with working in the industry. These strategies include minimizing or denying the existence of health risks, blaming individual behavior, focusing on technological solutions, and using female spokespersons.Gender plays a significant role in shaping health risks and workplace culture in the high-tech industry. Women are disproportionately represented in low-wage, female-dominated occupations such as assembly line workers, quality control inspectors, and customer service representatives, which often involve exposure to hazardous chemicals and radiation. Limited representation in decision-making roles and inadequate health and safety measures can also contribute to a broader systemic problem: the undervaluation of female labor and the lack of investment in women's health and well-being.To adequately address the serious health consequences associated with working in the electronics manufacturing industry, it is essential to consider the broader systemic issues that contribute to them, including gendered workplace culture and inadequate investment in women's health and well-being. A more comprehensive approach is needed to mitigate these health risks and ensure a safer working environment for all workers in the industry.