Table 6 Items causing harm from disposal of solid medical waste, Ga South Municipal Assembly, 2014
Item causing harm | At home Number (%) | Individuals affected | In the community Number (%) | Individuals affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Needle (with or without syringe) | 7 (1.2) | 8 | 4 (0.7) | 4 |
Broken medication bottle/glass | 10 (1.7) | 10 | 9 (1.5) | 9 |
Used razor blade | 11 (1.8) | 13 | 2 (0.3) | 2 |
Other specify | 1 (0.2)a | 1 | 1 (0.2)b | 1 |
Not applicable | 571 (95.2) | 584 (97.3) |