ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Waste Disposal Practices in Low-Income Settlements of South Africa.
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- Management and disposal of polythene bag waste among urban households in Lira City: a cross sectional survey.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Illegal Dumping Sites in Bloemfontein, South Africa: Respiratory Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Community Perspectives.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Migratory Wave due to Conflicts: Risk of Increased Infection From Zoonotic Diseases.Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2025Review
- Impact of Solid Fuel Use on Household Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in Two Low-Income Communities in Mpumalanga, South Africa.Annals of global health · 2025Article
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- Illegal Solid-Waste Dumping in a Low-Income Neighbourhood in South Africa: Prevalence and Perceptions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Self-Reported Household Waste Recycling and Segregation Practices among Families in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Domestic solid waste is rapidly increasing due to accelerated population growth and urbanization. Improper waste disposal poses potential health risks and environmental concerns. Here, we investigated waste disposal practices in relation to household/dwelling characteristics in South African low-income communities. Data for 2014 to 2019 from a community-orientated primary care program were analyzed using logistic regression. Families who reported living in a shack were more likely to dump waste in the street. Households who reported using non-electric sources of fuel for heating/cooking, those who lacked proper sanitation, and those who did not have access to piped water inside the dwelling were more likely to dispose of waste by dumping it in the street/in the yard or burying it. Families living in low-income settlements are at risk of solid waste exposure and this situation is exacerbated by poor access to piped water, proper sanitation, and electricity.
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