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Solid Waste: Its Implication for Health and Risk of Vector Borne Diseases

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  • Nor Faiza M.T

    (Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia)

  • Noor Artika Hassan

    (Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia)

  • Mohammad Farhan R

    (Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia)

  • Edre M.A

    (Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia)

  • R.M Rus

    (Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia)

Abstract

Solid waste management is a growing challenge to many countries. The implications of poorly managed waste on health are numerous. Improper waste management serve as the breeding places for many vectors resulting in proliferation of vector-borne diseases. This article highlights the impact of improper solid waste management on the public health and the increase risk of vector-borne diseases.

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  • Nor Faiza M.T & Noor Artika Hassan & Mohammad Farhan R & Edre M.A & R.M Rus, 2019. "Solid Waste: Its Implication for Health and Risk of Vector Borne Diseases," Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 1(2), pages 14-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbjwbm:v:1:y:2019:i:2:p:14-17
    DOI: 10.26480/jwbm.02.2019.14.17
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