Health effects associated with the disposal of solid waste in landfills and incinerators in populations living in surrounding areas: a systematic review.

Objectives: Potential health hazards for the environment and people living nearby landfills and incinerators are claimed to be related to several methods of waste management. Independent systematic review of the scientific literature is a key procedure to support the lay public and policy makers to achieve informed decisions.

Methods: The study design and potential biases of papers retrieved in this comprehensive literature search were analyzed.