The Nature Games
Health Issues The population in areas where there is no proper waste disposal method, there the waste is thrown on roads or near water bodies. Harmful microorganisms that can infect hospital patients, health workers and the public causing diseases. Organic domestic waste poses a major threat since they give rise to favorable conditions to the survival and growth of microbial pathogens. Direct handling of these solid waste can result in various types of infectious and chronic diseases the waste workers and the rag pickers being the most vulnerable. Impact On Wildlife and Aquatic Life Garbage dumps, which are full of harmful products and chemicals, are posing a serious threat to animal and plant life. The main cause of health complications and disruptive reproductive patterns in animal is due to accidental ingest of plastic. Plastics pollution has a direct deadly effect on wildlife. Many sea turtles, seabirds, seals, and other marine mammals are kil...