title: Hazardous wastes in eastern and central Europe: technology and health effects.
abstract: Issues of hazardous waste management are major concerns in the countries of eastern and central Europe. A National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences-supported conference was held in Prague, Czech Republic, as a part of a continuing effort to provide information and promote discussion among the countries of eastern and central Europe on issues related to hazardous wastes. The focus was on incineration as a means of disposal of hazardous wastes, with discussions on both engineering methods for safe incineration, and possible human health effects from incineration by-products. Representatives from government agencies, academic institutions, and local industries from 14 countries in the region participated along with a few U.S. and western European experts in this field. A series of 12 country reports documented national issues relating to the environment, with a focus on use of incineration for hazardous waste disposal. A particularly valuable contribution was made by junior scientists from the region, who described results of environmental issues in their countries.
authors: Department of Environmental Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456, USA.
authors: D O
authors: DO
authors: Carpenter
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Cikrt
authors: W A
authors: WA
authors: Suk
mesh_terms: D004782:Environmental Health / Q000639:trends*; D005060:Europe; D005061:Europe, Eastern; D006256:Hazardous Waste / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste