Abstract: Diapers were adopted to easy the problem of baby clothing in different societies of the world. The existence of such clothing provides health and hygiene in such provision societies. Thus they play a major role in the development of communities across the world. However, disposable diapers present environmental problems. Though there are providing relief on clothing aspects, there are no sustainable procedures to regulate the disposal of diapers in the environment. Thus disposable diapers are posing serious health hazards in several communities and in Mberengwa District is not an exception in this regard. This study aims to investigate the challenges caused by diapers on the environment. Through questionnaires and laboratory analysis, the researchers managed to gather information about the negative impacts of diapers in the environment and communities. A number of problems are emanating from the use and mismanagement of disposable diapers. The study thus recommends for the need to consider environmentally sustainable methods disposing diapers.
Keywords: Negative Environmental Impact, health and hygiene, Case of Mberengwa District.
Title: The Negative Environmental Impact of Disposal of Diapers: The Case of Mberengwa District, Zimbabwe
Author: Effel Tembo, Evans Chazireni
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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