Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Of all the available technologies for disposal of healthcare waste, incineration has been found to be the most effective method overall for destroying infectious and toxic material in the healthcare waste stream with high volume and weight reduction.Undesirable health effects due to mass burn incineration of healthcare waste are of great concern as large population groups and workers may be exposed to the emitted toxic substances These quantified toxicities are mainly attributed to aerosols containing carbonaceous matter, especially persistent organic pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxins, which originate from incomplete combustion processes . Studies have investigated the negative effects of work on the respiratory system. Some of these studies have indicated reduced lung function and increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and allergic diseases related to occupational exposure, while others did not show any significant respiratory effect .Non-specific responses such as irritation effects and acute airway inflammation have also been reported.