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How huge is the impact of medical waste in the society?

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Introduction

The undermanaged waste disposal in the health care system poses many negative effects towards the environment and all living things. And we will be dissecting the reason behind how huge the impact of medical waste is in the society.

How does medical waste affect the society?

In the undeniable expansion of lifesaving advances comes huge responsibilities. Although this is very much considered in the medical field, the list of negative effects in the society should be top priority.

The amount of waste that is ever growing considerably produces many risks to the environment and all living things such as:

•    Huge environmental sufferings
•    Pollution
•    Unnecessary carbon emission
•    Total waste of resource

What are the risks of underfunded and poorly implemented medical waste disposal?

Combining toxic infectious components with other hazardous properties, medical waste poses significant public health risks which are the following:

-    The chemicals released from the toxic waste products in disposal areas or landfills contributes to the risk of these toxins inhaled by humans and animals.
-    Medical waste burned releases quite a number of hazardous gases which includes:

1.    Hydrochloric acid
2.    Dioxins and furans
3.    Lead
4.    Cadmium
5.    Mercury
6.    Carbon dioxide