Question

Which diseases spread due to accumulation of biodegradable waste?

Answer 1

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.