Risk of congenital anomalies near municipal waste incinerators in England and Scotland: Retrospective population-based cohort study

Parkes, Brandon; Hansell, Anna; Ghosh, Rebecca; Douglas, Philippa; Fecht, Daniela; Wellesley, Diana; Kurinczuk, Jennifer J; Rankin, Judith; Hoogh, Kees de; Fuller, Gary W.; Elliott, Paul; Toledano, Mireille B.

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2019.05.039

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“…However, the annual average exposure to PM 10 estimated in Ghosh et al [24] was in the same order of magnitude. In terms of birth with congenital anomalies of the genital system, Parkes et al [25] found an association with distance from incinerators but not PM 10 . Ghosh et al [24] and Parkes et al [25] assessed an intermediate period between old and new generation plants; indeed, for the existing plants the new directive became operational in the end of December 2005.…”

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“…In terms of birth with congenital anomalies of the genital system, Parkes et al [25] found an association with distance from incinerators but not PM 10 . Ghosh et al [24] and Parkes et al [25] assessed an intermediate period between old and new generation plants; indeed, for the existing plants the new directive became operational in the end of December 2005. Therefore, although the epidemiological studies mentioned above are among the widest and most recent, their findings can be assumed to be a transition period, between old and new generation plants.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…A study reported increased risk of mortality in women for various health outcomes, including cancer [44]. There is also evidence of adverse birth and neonatal outcomes-i.e., preterm births [45], congenital heart defects, genital system defects and hypospadias [25], urinary tract birth defects [46]. Furthermore, human biomonitoring studies suggest higher levels of dioxins found in residents near incinerators [9,47].…”

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“…Ranzi et al [44] found no evidence of increased cancer diseases both in men and women. Several studies reported no evidence of many adverse birth outcomes [24,25,45,46,[49][50][51]. Ranzi et al [44] found neither evidence of increased risk of cardiovascular diseases nor respiratory issues.…”

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“…Indeed, in many European countries, modern technology has been reducing noxious emissions, and measurable health impacts have, in many cases, become smaller. For example, even the review of Tait et al [17], in which the authors focused on incinerators' publications until 2017, should be renewed, based on more recent and robust studies (e.g., [24,25]). At the same time, it has to be considered that the so-called emerging contaminants (ECs) are not commonly monitored in the environment, but they have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse health effects [26].…”

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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) can pose a threat to public health if it is not safely managed. Despite prior research, uncertainties remain and refurbished evidence is needed along with new approaches. We conducted a systematic review of recently published literature to update and expand the epidemiological evidence on the association between MSW management practices and resident populations’ health risks. Studies published from January 2005 to January 2020 were searched and reviewed following PRISMA guidelines. Eligible MSW treatment or disposal sites were defined as landfills, dumpsites, incinerators, waste open burning, transfer stations, recycling sites, composting plants, and anaerobic digesters. Occupational risks were not assessed. Health effects investigated included mortality, adverse birth and neonatal outcomes, cancer, respiratory conditions, gastroenteritis, vector-borne diseases, mental health conditions, and cardiovascular diseases. Studies reporting on human biomonitoring for exposure were eligible as well. Twenty-nine studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria of our protocol, assessing health effects only associated with proximity to landfills, incinerators, and dumpsites/open burning sites. There was some evidence of an increased risk of adverse birth and neonatal outcomes for residents near each type of MSW site. There was also some evidence of an increased risk of mortality, respiratory diseases, and negative mental health effects associated with residing near landfills. Additionally, there was some evidence of increased risk of mortality associated with residing near incinerators. However, in many cases, the evidence was inadequate to establish a strong relationship between a specific exposure and outcomes, and the studies rarely assessed new generation technologies. Evidence gaps remain, and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Health Risks: Application of Solid Waste Safety Plan in Novi Sad, Serbia

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Inadequate solid waste management (SWM) can cause environmental contamination and health risks. Minimizing the health risks from SWM practices requires the identification of linkages between potential sources of exposure, environmental transport pathways, and adverse health outcomes. A safety planning approach can represent an innovative tool for reducing such risks. In previous research, we introduced the solid waste safety plan (SWSP) concept, only focusing on the health risk ranking assessment matrix. Here, we demonstrate the application of the SWSP framework in a case study of the municipal landfill of Novi Sad, Serbia. We identify potential hazards and assessed the likelihood and severity for them, using a combination of quantitative and semi-quantitative approaches to estimate risk levels for each identified hazard. Hazards deemed high and very high risks for the community and workers include groundwater contamination from leachate, airborne contaminants from combustion and non-combustion processes, and worker injuries associated with waste combustion. Control measures for each are identified, together with a corresponding cost analysis. Adding a final top cover to the landfill and introducing a collection, transport, and treatment system for the biogas would address hazards presenting high health risks but are also among the highest costs. While we demonstrate the approach and utility of an SWSP in a research context, future work is needed to assess the use of the SWSP by local communities or SWM utilities.

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Risk of congenital anomalies near municipal waste incinerators in England and Scotland: Retrospective population-based cohort study

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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Health Risks: Application of Solid Waste Safety Plan in Novi Sad, Serbia

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