Hazardous medical waste and its impact on society

The waste produced by healthcare facilities may have negative effects on patients' health. The purpose of this study was to determine how Saudi Arabian society is affected by hazardous medical waste.  Because the study addresses a social issue—the impact of medical waste on society—a qualitative method is adopted. Ten earlier studies from books and journal articles make up the study sample. The scientific literature found in well-known databases and subjected to theme analysis serves as the study tool. The study concluded that improperly handled produced waste could pose a harm to the public, the surrounding environment, and the people managing it. It can also induce serious infections. There is a severe dearth of general knowledge about the topic among trash administrators, producers, and handlers.  The prevalence of single-use disposable goods has led to an increase in the quantity and type of medical waste generated in healthcare institutions. The handling of medical waste has been a significant issue because of the possible harm it poses to both the environment and human health. The study recommended with several recommendations to achieve proper medical waste management and increasing social awareness in Saudi Arabia.