Health Care Waste Management in India-Towards a Healthier Environment

In India, most of the waste generated finds its way onto the open dump yards and roads, thereby contributing to environmental pollution and potential health hazard. [...]waste management is a very important term, which has attracted many academicians, environmentalists all across the globe4. The mix...

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Published in:Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2018-12, Vol.11 (12), p.5687-5690
Main Authors: Rosana, N.T. Mary, Joseph, K.L. Vincent, Sowmiya, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Environmental impact
Health hazards
Hospitals
Medical wastes
Occupational health
Public health
Waste management industry
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Summary:In India, most of the waste generated finds its way onto the open dump yards and roads, thereby contributing to environmental pollution and potential health hazard. [...]waste management is a very important term, which has attracted many academicians, environmentalists all across the globe4. The mixing of these wastes with other municipal wastes may create lot of potential hazards to the people and environment. [...]good sanitation practices have to be followed to ensure a greener and a healthier environment6. According to The Waste Management and Handling rules, 1998 of India, Biomedical waste is defined as any waste, which is generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals, in research activities, pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals9. Heavy metal contaminants from biomedical waste sources can cause soil and water pollution. [...]biomedical waste has to be effectively managed in order to minimize the harm caused to the environment and public health. 3.
ISSN:0974-3618
0974-360X
0974-306X
DOI:10.5958/0974-360X.2018.01030.2