A review and framework for understanding the potential impact of poor solid waste management on health in developing countries

Framework for understanding the linkages between poor solid waste management, exposure and adverse health outcomes

From:
Department for International Development
Published
30 December 2016
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment, Health
Authors:
Ziraba, A, Haregu, T, Mberu, B

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for understanding the linkages between poor solid waste management, exposure and associated adverse health outcomes. The framework aids understanding of the relationships, interlinkages and identification of the potential points for intervention.

This is an output from the Urban Africa: Risk Knowledge (Urban ARK) programme

Citation

Ziraba, A., Haregu, T., Mberu, B. 2016. A review and framework for understanding the potential impact of poor solid waste management on health in developing countries, Archives of Public Health, 2016 74:55 DOI : 10.1186/s13690-016-0166-4

A review and framework for understanding the potential impact of poor solid waste management on health in developing countries

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Published 30 December 2016
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