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MeSH scope note: Disposal, processing, controlling, recycling, and reusing the solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes of plants, animals, humans, and other organisms. It includes control within a closed ecological system to maintain a habitable environment.

FACT SHEETS

- Wastes from health-care activities
- Health care waste management

RELATED LINKS

- Waste management (immunization safety)
- Health-care waste


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