| Literature DB >> 30933805 |
Gabrielle R Quadra1, Pâmela S A Silva2, José R Paranaíba3, Iollanda I P Josué4, Helena Souza5, Rafaela Costa6, Marcos Fernandez7, Jéssica Vilas-Boas8, Fábio Roland3.
Abstract
The incorrect disposal of medicines can be harmful to the environment. Here, we aim to understand the consumption and disposal of medicines in Brazil using online forms. 64% of the respondents have the habit to self-medicate. 66% of respondents dispose the disused or expired medicines in the garbage. 71.9% of respondents never receive any information about correct disposal of medicines. 95.2% of respondents believe that residues of medicines can be harmful to the environment. Environmental education can provide information to the population and help to mitigate pharmaceuticals pollution.Keywords: Environment; Environmental education; Garbage; Pharmaceuticals; Self-medication
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Year: 2019 PMID： 30933805 DOI： 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.03.334
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sci Total Environ ISSN： 0048-9697 Impact factor: 7.963