Team, Northampton, NN2 7AL, United Kingdom. Abstract. The Theory of Waste Management is a un ified body of knowledge about waste and waste. management, and it is founded on the expectation th at
Municipal solid waste (MSW) poses a threat to public health and the environment if it is not safely managed from separation, collection, transfer, treatment,
Health Implications of Hospital Waste Management M. F. A. Paragas & C. S. Superable Practices in Margosatubig Regional Hospital 80 The improper waste management of healthcare workers may lead to the transmission of infectious diseases. The
Of the total amount of waste generated by health-care activities, about 85% is general, non-hazardous waste. The remaining 15% is considered hazardous material that may be infectious, toxic or radioactive. Every year an estimated 16 billion injections are administered worldwide, but not all of the needles and syringes are properly disposed of
Controversy and consequent difficulties in developing and adopting health-friendly, cost-effective and equitable policies in waste management are due to several
Poor waste collection leads to environmental and marine pollution and can block water drains. Resulting flooding and other standing waters in waste items favour cholera and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
psites (20.4%), gutter (9.3%), and open-air burning(33.3%). Larger proportion (97.5%) of the respondents strongly agreed that indiscriminate waste dumping has inimical environmental implications such as flooding, disruption o. aesthetic beauty, disease, river pollution amongst others. In order to bring the situation under control, the
(1) Health care waste can cause serious harm if not managed properly. Health care waste includes all the waste generated by all health care establishments, health research
A healthy city must have proper collection, treatment and final disposal of solid waste to create a safe and pleasant urban environment. The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) process in Accra assessed the health impacts and potential health
Waste Disposal Practices in Low-Income Settlements of. South Africa. Lorren Kirsty Haywood 1, *, Thandi Ka pwata 2,3, Suzan Oelofse 1,4, Gregory Breetzke and Caradee Yael Wright 5,6. 1 Smart
They highlighted that SWM can create severe health issues. Jerumeh et al. (2022) examine how improper solid waste management in Akure, Nigeria, affects public health. The results found that
The major findings showed the main proportion of waste generated in Monrovia was organic refuse (40.2%) followed by plastic (14.2%). Waste generated are inadequately disposed of due to the
Waste management infrastructure and services target the collection and transport of household waste, with the aim of maintaining and guaranteeing public health [8, 9]. Waste management implies a wide range of distinct actors and different practices.
In particular, educating healthcare professionals on the proper segregation and disposal of different waste types would be very beneficial to waste
METHODOLOGY 2.1 Overview of Procedures Collection of data was done through interviews, observation of actual solid waste collection activities, and conduct of a survey among solid waste collectors. Potential risk factors were determined by observing the actual solid waste collection and through the review of related works.
The management of health-care waste requires increased attention and diligence to avoid adverse health outcomes associated with poor practice, including
The chi-squared test indicated a statistically insignificant difference between the methods used by residents to dispose of waste and the importance of waste risk management (χ2 = 33.849; df = 36; p = 0.571).The majority of the respondents (n = 74) answered yes when asked if waste risk management is important.. The question allowed
Poor waste management is affecting ecosystems and human health, damaging our finite natural resources, impeding human economic progress, and harming people''s quality of life. Now, researchers are concerned about the environment''s degradation, a decline in quality of life, and risks related to waste management grow as the volume of solid waste.
Ute Pieper: Consultant in health-care waste management in projects financed by international agencies, development banks and bilateral government agreements. These
Despite the lack of univocal evidence on the health implications of waste-related environmental exposures, there are concerns over the health effects of different waste management options, including land filling, incineration, disposal of
recipient of any electronic waste. Electronic wastes are major source of heavy metals and can be carcinogenic, they are capable of creating irreversible impact to the environment and human health if not properly managed [4]. The dumpsite leachate potentially results in contamination of the soil, groundwater and surface water due to the absence
The implications of a proper strategy for waste management on SDGs are massive. The Global Waste Management Outlook (Wilson et al. 2017 ) summarizes several examples of public health issues that arose from uncollected waste around the world both in the developed and the developing world.
Lastly, garbage sorting is a great way for communities lacking proper waste collection systems to manage their trash. Developing countries occupy over 85% of the world''s population, meaning a large chunk of our global society has been faced with health implications due to mismanaged waste.
Scope of the problem. Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world, increasing 3 times faster than the world''s population (1). Less than a quarter of e-waste produced globally in 2019 was known to be formally recycled; however, e-waste streams contain valuable and finite resources that can be
solid waste is that it leads to a ttraction of l arge number of vectors of. infectious disease, such as houseflies and mosquitoes. Tires, can s, or other. items facilitating small collection s of
1.7 Scope of the Study. The study will analyze the effective waste management strategies and it''s implications on public health of residents in Yaba, LGA, Lagos State. The study is limited to some selected Areas in Yaba, LGA, Lagos State. Hence, the respondents for this study will be obtained from and among residents in the study area.
Solid Waste Management and Its Health Implications on the Dwellers of Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. July 2015. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences 7 (3):81-93. DOI: 10.19026/crjss.7.5225
Consumers often lack the necessary information for proper e-waste disposal, which hinders the effectiveness of recycling and collection efforts (Almulhim 2022). It is therefore our stand that, while the current strategies for e-waste management have made some strides in addressing this growing issue, they fall significantly short of
The illegal dumping of solid waste is a prevalent issue in Nigeria, affecting all states. Lagos State, in particular, faces waste disposal problems that stem from urbanization, negative public perception towards waste management, insufficient waste disposal education, poor waste disposal practices, and the disposal of waste at illegal
Improper waste disposal poses potential health risks and environmental concerns. Here, we investigated waste disposal practices in relation to household/dwelling characteristics in South African low-income communities. Data for 2014 to 2019 from a community-orientated primary care program were analyzed using logistic regression.
The implications of poorly managed waste on health are numerous. Improper waste management serve as the breeding places for many vectors resulting in proliferation of vector-borne diseases. This
Solid waste management practices are not adequate and show very common constraint in collection, management, and disposal of solid waste. The problem such as access to the proper facilities lack of treatment program lack of infrastructure planning and technical leadership and lack of knowledge.
Solid waste refers to any type of garbage, trash, refuse or discarded material. It can be categorized according to where the waste is generated, for example as municipal solid waste, health care waste and e-waste. Over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste are produced annually. Improper disposal can lead to adverse health outcomes, for
Results have revealed that poor solid waste management comprising of waste generated by human beings and animal activity, result in the following: a spread of
Although the waste collection system is inadequate, the average waste collection rate in Pakistan''s public sector is 50% []. Open dumping is the most common practice, and dumping sites are often set on fire to reduce the amount of waste that accumulates, which has adverse effects on health and the environment.
1. Preventing and minimizing waste 2. Bolstering waste management capacity 3. Adopting a lifecycle approach. By implementing these robust approaches, humanity can limit the global warming potential and human health impacts of waste pollution – including in the informal sector. Click on the labels to toggle forms of disposal
On waste collection, significant 55.71% proportion of the respondents choose government-approved bins, 25.23% use household items while 19.04% employed commercial waste collectors (X2 =
The aim of this review was to examine the current HCW disposal methods in place and the harmful effects they have on the environment and on public health. The
Contents1 Introduction2 Historical Background3 Key Concepts and Definitions4 Main Discussion Points5 Case Studies or Examples6 Current Trends or Developments7 Challenges or Controversies8 Future Outlook9 Conclusion Introduction Waste management plays a crucial role in modern society, ensuring the proper disposal