Title:
Solid Waste Management in Maputo City and its Health Consequences, Mozambique
Authors:
Faquir, Sheila B.
Year:
2014
PAGE:
ix, 68
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
solid waste management, health effect, developing countries, Maputo, Mozambique.
Abstract:
Background: Solid waste management in Maputo remains a challenge as urban population and consumption patterns continue to increase. The health effects related to solid waste are increasing especially in developing countries, including Mozambique despite lack of information. Objective: To explore potential health risks associated with solid waste and disposal among the general population, residents nearby disposal sites, workers and waste pickers. Methodology: Literature review of relevant information on SWM and its health impacts was done. A framework (DPSSEA) was used as a tool for analysis in this study. Findings: The study highlighted that the process of SWM affects human health, the aesthetic and environment of the city. Diseases and health conditions such birth defects, low birth weight, respiratory diseases and skin diseases, injuries, death among others were associated with landfills and incineration of solid waste disposal. Vector and water borne diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, typhoid, cholera, etc., were associated with types of waste particularly organic waste. The link of diseases to solid waste and disposal methods are weak and require further evidence. Conclusion and Recommendation: The potential links between diseases and exposal to solid waste is proving by few studies and requires further evidence. These diseases are not specific to Maputo context due to lack of information on health impacts of solid waste. Adopting integrated solid waste management approach would assist the Municipality of Maputo in minimizing health consequences from exposure to waste. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of health effects of solid waste exposure are important success factors.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Mozambique, Republic of
Region:
Southeast Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Faquir
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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