Assessment of medical waste management in seven hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria

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Title
Assessment of medical waste management in seven hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract
Medical waste (MW) can be generated in hospitals, clinics and places where diagnosis and treatment are conducted. The management of these wastes is an issue of great concern and importance in view of potential public health risks associated with such wastes. The study assessed the medical waste management practices in selected hospitals and also determined the impact of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) intervention programs. A descriptive cross-sectional survey method was used.
Publication
BMC Public Health
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
269
Date
2016-03-15
Journal Abbr
BMC Public Health
DOI
10.1186/s12889-016-2916-1
ISSN
1471-2458
URL
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-2916-1
Accessed
13/03/2024, 15:11
Library Catalogue
BioMed Central
Citation
Awodele, O., Adewoye, A. A., & Oparah, A. C. (2016). Assessment of medical waste management in seven hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria. BMC Public Health, 16(1), 269. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-2916-1
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