Regional variation of per capita medical waste generation and its influencing factors in Chinese cities

Key Points

• Per capita medical waste generation varies significantly across Chinese cities, indicating diverse healthcare practices.
• Cities with higher healthcare usage demonstrate increased medical waste generation, with variations possibly linked to local policies.
• Observational analysis of multiple cities assessed factors influencing medical waste production, revealing critical trends in waste management.
• This study highlights the need for tailored waste management strategies to address regional differences in medical waste generation.