COVID-19 Wastes: Evolving Public and Environmental Threat for Latin America and the Caribbean

Husaini, Danladi Chiroma; Leslie, Shalane Ashanti; Sanchez, Vianni Ninet

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“…Face masks' quick usage and inappropriate distribution have been reported to cause marine plastic pollution (El-Ramady et al, 2021). Other wastes include plastic bottles, bags, food containers, gloves and cups (Shams, Alam, & Mahbub, 2021;Husaini, Leslie, & Sanchez, 2022).…”

Section: Healthcare Industry Wastementioning

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Healthcare industry waste and public health: a systematic review

Husaini,

Bernardez,

Zetina

et al. 2023

AGJSR

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PurposeA direct correlation exists between waste disposal, disease spread and public health. This article systematically reviewed healthcare waste and its implication for public health. This review identified and described the associations and impact of waste disposal on public health.Design/methodology/approachThis paper systematically reviewed the literature on waste disposal and its implications for public health by searching Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA), PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and ScienceDirect databases. Of a total of 1,583 studies, 59 articles were selected and reviewed.FindingsThe review revealed the spread of infectious diseases and environmental degradation as the most typical implications of improper waste disposal to public health. The impact of waste includes infectious diseases such as cholera, Hepatitis B, respiratory problems, food and metal poisoning, skin infections, and bacteremia, and environmental degradation such as land, water, and air pollution, flooding, drainage obstruction, climate change, and harm to marine and wildlife.Research limitations/implicationsInfectious diseases such as cholera, hepatitis B, respiratory problems, food and metal poisoning, skin infections, bacteremia and environmental degradation such as land, water, and air pollution, flooding, drainage obstruction, climate change, and harm to marine and wildlife are some of the public impacts of improper waste disposal.Originality/valueHealthcare industry waste is a significant waste that can harm the environment and public health if not properly collected, stored, treated, managed and disposed of. There is a need for knowledge and skills applicable to proper healthcare waste disposal and management. Policies must be developed to implement appropriate waste management to prevent public health threats.

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Section: Healthcare Industry Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

Healthcare industry waste and public health: a systematic review

Husaini,

Bernardez,

Zetina

et al. 2023

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Plastic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): Impact on the Environment and Public Health—A Systematic Review

Husaini,

Mendez,

Arzu

et al. 2024

Journal of Toxicology

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Background. The global spread and accumulation of plastics in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial settings are of great concern to public health and the environment, especially in developing countries with few resources. In the Caribbean and Latin America, nearly 17,000 tons of plastic waste are generated and trashed daily in open dumpsites with attendant consequences for the environment, the economy, aquatic life, the beauty of sea beaches, and public health. The increased use of plastics threatens public health and the ecosystem. Main Body. This systematic review assessed the impact of plastic waste on the environment, economy, and public health in LAC by searching relevant databases such as PubMed, HINARI, Google Scholar, and Scopus. PRISMA and Rayyan software were used to select and analyze research articles for the review. Conclusions. The review showed that plastic pollution significantly impacts the environment, aquatic life, economy, and human health in LAC. The review further indicated that countries in LAC are working assiduously to address the issues associated with plastic pollution. The use of biodegradable plastics, cleanup campaigns, and policies/programs to reduce or ban plastics are some current efforts in many LAC countries. More research on the impact of plastic waste needs to be conducted, especially in the Caribbean, to address and mitigate the challenges of plastic pollution.

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COVID-19 Wastes: Evolving Public and Environmental Threat for Latin America and the Caribbean

Cited by 2 publications

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Healthcare industry waste and public health: a systematic review

Healthcare industry waste and public health: a systematic review

Plastic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): Impact on the Environment and Public Health—A Systematic Review

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