IMPACT OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Keywords:
personal protective equipment, masks, infection, prevention, pollution, disease.Abstract
This work is devoted to the study of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its impact on the environment and population, as in the pandemic of 2020-2021 their production and use has increased several times. During this time, there has been much debate about the effectiveness of masks and respirators and their health benefits for people with potential disadvantages, such as respiratory disorders, dermatitis, or improper disposal of PPE, leading to environmental pollution. The analysis of publications of various scientometric bases is carried out. The results presented in the article will be useful for medical, environmental and social workers, as well as for people who are simply interested in this topic.
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