Open dumping and open burning of urban waste in developing-world cities: an under-recognized public health threat
Social Determinants of Health,
Vol. 12 (2026),
1 January 2026
,
Page 1-2
https://doi.org/10.22037/sdh.v12i1.53042
Abstract
- Developing Countries
- Public Health
- Urbanization
- Waste Management
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