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We identified multiple adverse health outcomes in individuals living close to waste sites at a national level in South Africa, suggesting the need to reduce the number and size of waste sites to diminish harmful effects on health and wellbeing for communities living in close proximity to such sites.
Municipal solid waste (MSW) can pose a threat to public health if it is not safely managed. Despite prior research, uncertainties remain and refurbished evidence is needed along with new approaches.
3 Οκτ 2019 · The method of landfilling (water-proof covers, requirements for insulation layers such as clay (mineral cohesive soil), geotextiles (GCL) and/or plastic materials) is crucial for checking the amount of water reaching the upper layers of the landfill, and hence, for mitigation of pollution risk.
1 Ιουλ 2022 · Living in the vicinity of a landfill can pose a health danger to citizens as they may be subjected to pollutants through various routes: inhalation of SoC emitted by the site and contact with water or polluted soil, either directly or through the consumption of products or contaminated water.
Landfills with high RI scores indicate a greater risk to human health and require immediate remedial measures. Landfills with low RI scores indicate low sensitivity and significant environmental impacts. Table 1 summarizes some of the tools that can be used for risk index assessments. Table 1.
15 Ιουν 2023 · The health difficulties connected to landfill emissions include excessive Particulates matter (PM) 10 consumption, breathing difficulties, infectious diseases, increased mucus production, asthma, increased cardiovascular risk as well as other illnesses (Douglas et al., 2018).
29 Μαΐ 2024 · In modern landfills, the methane is collected in pipes so that it can be vented, burned, or even used as an energy source. Although modern landfills are designed to keep toxic trash contained, leaks do happen. Therefore, landfills are still dangerous to the environment and human health.
