This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In PHC how to dispose placenta - 
Select and explain. 
A. Incineration, B. Microwaving, C. Autoclaving, D. Chemical treatment
A: Incineration
Answer: A: Incineration 
Explanation: - placenta is a human anatomical waste that comes under category no 1. - category no 1 wastes are discarded in yellow colour plastic bag and should be treated by incineration. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no: 793,794 <\p>