Abstract

OPTIMIZATION OF HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSED BY BIOMEDICAL WASTES FROM HEALTH CARE UNITS IN REWA, (MADHYA PRADESH)

*Rashmi Arnold

Abstract

During the last few decades, the need for the better healthcare has been felt globally and to cater the needs and demands of the increasing population, a rapid mushrooming of hospitals, both in private and government sector has occurred. Consequently there has been a proportionate increase in the quantum of waste generated by these health care centers but it is ironic that the healthcare settings, which are meant to restore and maintain community health, are also threatening their well-being by poor waste management practices while posing a huge risk to the health of the public, patients, professionals and contribute to environmental degradation.

Keywords: Bio-medical waste, hazards, solid waste, Municipal Corporation etc.