• Ann Naisy Jacob
• Dr. P. N Harikumar

Medical care is supreme factor for our health and life expectancy. But the waste generated from health care institutions can be dangerous, poisonous and even fatal because of their high potential for infections transmission. The effective medical waste management has become a universal philanthropic subject now due to its communicable and risky nature that can cause objectionable impact on public health and the natural resources. This study aims to examine the awareness of public towards medical waste management practices. The data for the study will be collected from both primary and secondary sources. The study will be a descriptive and analytical one. Statistical Random Sampling will be applied for the selection of sample respondents located in Kottayam will be identified. The primary data will be collected by using a well-structured interview schedule. For analyzing the primary data, statistical tools like ANOVA, Friedman Test and Mean comparison test are used.

Medical care, waste management, health ,life expectancy

"A Study on Public Awareness about Medical Waste Management with special reference to Kottayam district", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.154-162, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906K10.pdf

"A Study on Public Awareness about Medical Waste Management with special reference to Kottayam district", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp154-162, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906K10.pdf