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Peer reviewedByrns, George; Burke, Thomas – Journal of Environmental Health, 1992
Discusses the implications of the Medical Waste Management Act of 1988 for small medical facilities, public health, and the environment. Reviews health and environmental risks associated with medical waste, current regulatory approaches, and classifications. Concludes that the health risk of medical wastes has been overestimated; makes…
Descriptors: Clinics, Definitions, Environmental Education, Health Facilities
