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Syringe disposal
Most diseases in underdeveloped countries occur due to improper syringe disposal and reuse of syringes. The present modes of syringe disposal is not adequate as it is potentially unsafe to the waste retrieves. Most countries in the US have unique ways of syringe disposals like using puncture resistant containers, using drop boxes and developing drop off sites. Underdeveloped countries particularly find it difficult to utilize these methods as they need more investment. Governments in these nations are trying to find ways to safely dispose syringes in cheaper ways and most are getting help from the developed nations in this aspect.
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