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Hazards of Waste Management edit
There are multiple facets of waste management that all come with hazards, both for those around the disposal site and those who work within waste management. Exposure to waste of any kind can be detrimental to the health of the individual, primary conditions that worsen with exposure to waste are asthma and tuberculosis.[1] The exposure to waste on an average individual is highly dependent on the conditions around them, those in less developed or lower income areas are more susceptible to the effects of waste product, especially though chemical waste.[2] The range of hazards due to waste is extremely large and covers every type of waste, not only chemical. There are many different guidelines to follow for disposing different types of waste.[3]
The hazards of incineration are a large risk to many variable communities, including underdeveloped countries and countries or cities with little space for landfills or alternatives. Burning waste is an easily accessible option for many people around the globe, it's has even been encouraged by the World Health Organization when there is no other option.[4] Because burning waste is rarely paid attention to, its effects go unnoticed. The release of hazardous materials and CO2 when waste is burned is the largest hazard with incineration.[5]
References edit
- ^ Tomita, Andrew; Cuadros, Diego F; Burns, Jonathan K; Tanser, Frank; Slotow, Rob (2020-06-16). "Exposure to waste sites and their impact on health: a panel and geospatial analysis of nationally representative data from South Africa, 2008–2015". The Lancet. Planetary Health. 4 (6): e223–e234. doi:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30101-7. ISSN 2542-5196. PMC 7302423. PMID 32559439.
- ^ "Why is poverty linked with exposure to toxic chemicals?". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Waste". Environmental Protection Agency.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Overview of technologies for the treatment of infectious and sharp waste from health care facilities". www.who.int. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ Velis, Costas; Conversation, The. "Health crisis: Up to a billion tons of waste potentially burned in the open every year". phys.org. Retrieved 2023-11-07.