Published February 27, 2022 | Version v1
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BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - AN UPDATE ON COVID 19

  • 1. Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Science and Research.
  • 2. Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Science and Research.
  • 3. Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Divya Jyoti College of Dental Science and Research.

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The concept of environmental hygiene and sanitation has been there in India since the time of Rig Veda. Biomedical waste is the most dangerous waste in the world . It pose a significant impact on health and the environment. Management of the bio medical waste which is becoming a challenging issue in India. Since the implementation of biomedical waste management rule 1998, every concerned health care professional should have knowledge about proper management and disposal of the biomedical waste. Protected and effective execution of waste management rules is not only a legal necessity but also a social liability. There is urgent need of extensive study on this medical waste and its management aspects. Proper waste management strategy is needed to ensure health and environmental safety. 

 

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