Health and Environmental Effects of Residents Living Close to Open Waste Collection Centres of Varanasi City, Uttar Pradesh

By : Subhojit Let , Seema Tiwari

Page No: 91-102

Abstract
The disposal of solid wastes in open areas has a detrimental effect on the health of local citizens. The study was conducted to assess the effect of open solid waste collection centres on nearby people’s health. A chi-square test was performed, and a p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study selected 400 individuals, using stratified random sampling. The findings indicate that 71.5% of participants experienced a strong unpleasant smell emanating from these centres, while 20.6% reported significant health issues such as skin infections, malaria, chest problems, and typhoid. The study also revealed that the farther people lived from collection centres, the lesser the impact on their health. Sustainable waste management and adequate waste collection planning are required to reduce the effects of waste collection centres on the surrounding environment and people’s health.

Authors :
Subhojit Let : Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Seema Tiwari : Geography Section, Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2024.44.01.6