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Effects Of Contamination By The Waste Dump In Babahoyo And Its Impact On The Right To A Healthy Environment

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The environmental contamination generated by the open-pit waste dump in Babahoyo seriously affects public health, quality of life and the population's right to a healthy environment. The accumulated waste contaminates the soil, water and air, causing illnesses and deteriorating well-being, especially among the most vulnerable groups. The research adopts a mixed approach to analyze this phenomenon, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, with a correlational, descriptive and propositional scope. It is proposed to implement an ordinance to manage waste, encourage recycling, promote environmental education and strengthen collaboration between authorities

Source: Health Leadership and Quality of Life

DOI: 10.56294/hl2024.502

Authors: Esther Maricela Coello Avilés, Duval Arturo Coloma Morales

Institution: Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes

Language: English

Topic: Municipal Solid Waste Management

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406589692

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