Analysis of characteristics, activities, and exposure to vermin of human landfill scavengers in a developing nation

Ernest Kimbugwe1, Olurominiyi O. Ibitayo2
1Department of Administration of Justice, Adjunct Faculty, School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Avenue, Houston, TX, 77004, USA
2Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Avenue, Houston, TX 77004, USA

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