| Solid waste management problems in secondary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria. | |
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PMID: 21949981 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Inappropriate solid waste management practices in schools in less-developed countries, particularly in major urban communities, constitute one of the major factors leading to declining environmental health conditions. The objective of the authors' descriptive, cross-sectional study was to assess solid waste management problems in selected urban schools in Ibadan, Nigeria. Eight secondary schools with average pupil populations not less than 500 per school were selected randomly. Four hundred questionnaires (50 per school) were administered. In addition, an observational checklist was used to assess the physical environment. Paper and plastics were the most frequently generated wastes. Common methods of solid waste disposal reported were use of dustbins for collection and open burning. Major problems perceived with current refuse disposal methods by the study students were odors, pest infestation, and spillages. Littering and spillages of solid waste were also common features reported. Data suggested inadequate waste management facilities and practices in study schools. The lack of refuse bins may have contributed to waste spillages and the burning practices. Odors may have arisen from both the decay of overstored organic waste rich in moisture and emissions from refuse burning. This scenario poses a community environmental health nuisance and may compromise school environmental quality. |
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Authors:
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G R E E Ana; E O Oloruntoba; D Shendell; O O Elemile; O R Benjamin; M K C Sridhar |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Journal of environmental health Volume: 74 ISSN: 0022-0892 ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Health Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-09-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0405525 Medline TA: J Environ Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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New Jersey Safe Schools Program, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, UMDNJ-School of Public Health (and EOHSI, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA. |
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