Hazardous Wastes and its Impact on Human Health

Abstract

Urban sprawl, population growth, rising living standards, and industrialization has resulted in waste generation in developing countries. Many solid waste sources contribute to hazardous waste which poses many pollution problems. The purpose of this study is to understand hazardous waste and its impact on human health and to address hazardous waste issues. The results revealed that hazardous waste, when incorrectly treated, processed and disposed of, has a significant impact on public health and the environment. Air pollution, water supply depletion and the spread of human diseases are the worst effects of insufficient waste management. It makes cities untidy and dirty, affects people's health, harms flora and fauna, and hinders the economy of the countries. Some of the prevention such as hazardous waste handling, dilution, a tube-well structure using well-logging methods and other forms of geophysical monitoring designed specifically for the contaminated area, as well as the different treatment systems, could also be advised.