Assessment of plastic waste disposal practices and its association with dengue outbreaks: A comparative study between low and high dengue incidence areas in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu

Background: Indiscriminate use and disposal of plastic products has deleterious effects on ecosystem. Studies suggest discarded plastic waste as potential breeding source for Aedes mosquitoes. Aim and Objectives: To compare plastic waste disposal practices in low and high dengue incidence areas and...

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Main Authors: Geetha Mani, Thirunaaukarasu Dhandapani, Simeon Daniel I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol12no1/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%2012,%20No.%201,%20January-March%202023%20Page%2052-67.pdf