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
Incineration is done for - 
Select and explain. 
A. Waste sharps, B. Human anatomic waste, C. Radiographic waste, D. Used batteries
B: Human anatomic waste
Answer: B: Human anatomic waste 
Explanation: - human anatomical wastes are treated by incineration. - wastes types not to be incinerated are; pressurized gas container or radiographic wastes. plastics sealed ampules wastes with mercury or cadmium content. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:791,793 <\p>