Spatial Analysis and Environmental Impact of Biomedical Waste Management in Chamarajanagar District: A Geographical Perspective

R Shiva Kumar  lowast; P Surendra

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DOI: 10.53989/bu.ga.v13i2.shivakumar

Year: 2024, Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Pages: 14-19

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Spatial Analysis and Environmental Impact of Biomedical Waste Management in Chamarajanagar District: A Geographical Perspective

R Shiva Kumar^1∗, P Surendra²

¹Faculty, Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
²Assistant professor, Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:11 July 2024, Accepted Date:27 October 2024

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

Managing Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) is an essential part of running a healthcare facility; it involves following strict guidelines to avoid contaminating the environment and endangering public health. Using information gathered from many Health Care Establishments (HCEs) via the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBMWTF), run by Shree Consultants, this study seeks to evaluate the trends and effectiveness of biomedical waste treatment in Chamarajanagar District. The analysis looks at how biomedical waste is classified, how much of it is produced, and how it is disposed of. It also identifies areas that need to be improved and offers workable solutions to improve current management techniques. In addition to offering suggestions to guarantee sustainable practices within the district, this study sheds light on the situation of BMW management as it exists today.

Keywords: Biomedical waste, Waste management, Healthcare establishments, Chamarajanagar, CBMWTF, Environmental impact, Public health

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