Solid medical waste: a cross sectional study of household disposal practices and reported harm in Southern Ghana

Solid medical waste: a cross sectional study of household disposal practices and reported harm in Southern Ghana

Abstract Background Solid medical waste (SMW) in households is perceived to pose minimal risks to the public compared to SMW generated from healthcare facilities. While waste from healthcare facilities is subject to recommended safety measures to minimize risks to human health and the environment, s...

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Main Authors: Emilia Asuquo Udofia, Gabriel Gulis, Julius Fobil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Healthcare waste
Medical waste
Disposal
Community
Ghana
Waste management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4366-9

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