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Which diseases spread due to accumulation of biodegradable waste?


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Biodegradable waste:

  • Biodegradable waste includes household organic waste such as vegetables, rotten fruits, peels of fruits, leather, wool, and cotton.
  • The decomposition of this garbage occurs through the action of microorganisms.
  • They do not persist for a long period in the environment as they are broken down into harmless components by the decomposers.

Diseases spread:

  • Since, the garbage contains a lot of microorganisms such as bacteria that can act as germs and cause diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, or cholera.
  • These germs spread through the flies or other organisms that feed on this garbage.

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