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J Health Syst Res 2016, 11(4): 787-791 |
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Majlesi M, Alinejad A, Barafrashtehpour M, Mohammadi H. Evaluation of Dental Solid Waste Management in Yasuj, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2016; 11 (4) :787-791
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1- Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- PhD Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- MSc Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Student Research Committee, School of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran
4- PhD Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- PhD Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- MSc Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Student Research Committee, School of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran
4- PhD Student, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1266 Views)
Background: Due to the crucial role of dental solid waste in the spreading of pathogens and threating human health and the environment, its proper management is very important.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out throughout 40 dental centers, from which 11 of them were randomly selected. From each center, 3 solid waste samples were collected during 3 successive days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). The material content of the samples were divided into 5 categories of pathologic, chemical-pharmaceutical, infectious, semi-domestic, and sharp material, then weighted using a laboratory scale. In order to assess the current dental waste management method, a 25-item checklist was used.Findings: The maximum and minimum average daily weights per unit were that of infectious waste (1920 g) and pathological waste (32 g), respectively. The maximum average weight per capital was related to infectious waste (43 g) and chemical-pharmaceutical waste (23.15 g), respectively. The maximum seasonal rate of waste per capita was that of infectious waste (60%) and chemical-pharmaceutical waste (21%), respectively.Conclusion: The present study showed that in most of the studied centers, no plan existed for the reduction of waste production. Regarding the vise management of the solid waste, it was suggested that, in addition to teaching dentists to reduce, separate, and recycle the waste, the collection, transportation, and disposal of each component of the wastes should be performed separately and in accordance with the guidelines.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2016/01/15 | Published: 2016/01/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2016/01/15 | Published: 2016/01/15
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