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A Detailed Review on Medication Disposal Programs: Reducing Environmental Impact & Abuse

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The continued increase in the usage of medications has led to a variety of negative consequences, including adverse effects on our environment and an increase in misuse/abuse of these products. Improper disposal of unused medications results in significant impacts to wildlife and the potential to adversely affect human cells. Increases in misuse/abuse have resulted in substantial increases in emergency department visits for drug-related issues. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Education of both healthcare providers and the general public about these issues and the proper disposal of unused medications is crucial.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14250751

Author: Sakshi Bobade, Swapnil Kale, Tanavi Bafana, Sathe Sunil

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949280922

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