Biomedical waste management: A study of knowledge, attitude, and practices in a tertiary health care institution in Bijapur.

Abstract

Health care waste refers to all the waste generated by a health care establishment. It is estimated that 10-25% of health care waste is hazardous, with the potential for creating a variety of health problems. (1) Bio-medical waste (BMW) collection and proper disposal has become a significant concern for both the medical and the general community