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Investigation and Analysis of Rural Medical Waste Management
Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- 1 Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- 2 Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 07 (2016)·Pages 93–98·Published 7 January 2016·DOI10.4236/jep.2016.71009
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Abstract
Objective: The aim is to understand the status of rural medical waste management and problems and to make recommendations. Methods: The questionnaire survey, interviews and comparative analysis are used. Results: Compared with urban medical waste management, rural medical waste management is weaker in classification, unified recycle, disposals, protect measures of related personnel, regulations and policies of awareness. Conclusion: It is recommended to improve policies and regulations of rural medical waste management, strengthen rural infrastructures and facilities, improve supervision and innovates means of supervision.
KeywordsMedical Waste ManagementRural Medical InstitutionsInvestigations
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