Effects of Biomedical Waste
Improper handling of biomedical waste can lead to diseases like HIV, hepatitis B, and C, especially through contaminated needles. Doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers are most at risk. Proper waste treatment is crucial, using methods like incineration, chemical disinfection, wet thermal treatment, microwave irradiation, land disposal, and inertization. This is crucial, especially with the emergence of new coronavirus strains.
Below are some of the hazardus effects that is casued due to biomedical wastes.
- Health Risks: Exposure
- Occupational Hazards: Injuries, Infections
- Environmental Impact: Contamination
- Spread of Diseases: Transmission
- Air Pollution: Emission
- Long-term Environmental Consequences: Damage
- Legal and Regulatory Consequences: Penalties, Fines, Legal Action
Biomedical Waste – Means, Types, Colour, Effects & its Management
Biomedical waste is any waste that has germs or things that could spread infections. It is generated from things like treating people and animals, giving them injections and diagnoses. This kind of waste can be solid or liquid. For example, needles, Animal tissues, and used bandages.
Let’s know more about the types of biomedical waste, its effects in detail below.
Table of Content
- Overview of Biomedical Waste
- What is Biomedical Waste?
- Types of Biomedical Waste
- Colour Codes for Biomedical Wastes
- Effects of Biomedical Waste
- Biomedical Waste management in India