International governance structures for health-care waste management: a systematic review of scientific literature.

Abstract:

:Significant differences exist in the management of health-care waste management, globally. This is particularly so between low, middle and high-income countries. A systematic review of scientific literature on global healthcare waste management spanning the period 2000 - current was undertaken, in order to identify key policies, practices, challenges and best practice. The findings were analysed considering the Gross National Income and the Human Development Index of each country. Effective regulation and operative definitions of waste categories are key-factors requiring improvement at the national level. The economic conditions in the country are an important factor, especially regarding treatment and disposal. Areas for improvement (e.g. the need for improved governance structures, the development of regional clusters, as well as sharps waste segregation) are suggested.

journal_name

J Environ Manage

authors

Caniato M,Tudor T,Vaccari M

doi

10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.01.039

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-04-15 00:00:00

pages

93-107

eissn

0301-4797

issn

1095-8630

pii

S0301-4797(15)00055-9

journal_volume

153

pub_type

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