Question

Name the diseases caused by accumulation of waste on land.

Answer 1

• Waste that is not properly managed will have adverse effect on human health.
  
• Occupational diseases includes brucellosis, leptospirosis, anthrax, psittacosis, tetanus, fungal infections etc.
  
• Chronic diseases attack the waste workers and the rag pickers being the most vulnerable. Chronic diseases are caused to incinerator operators.
  
• Exposure to hazardous chemical gases leads to chemical poisoning of the body.