Food waste in hospitals: implications and strategies for reduction: a systematic review
Kamiar Mahmoudifar,
Ahmad Raeesi,
Behzad Kiani
et al.
Abstract:PurposeThe purpose of the study is to comprehensively and extensively investigate food waste in hospitals and the environmental and economic effects it imposes on society. By knowing the reasons and factors affecting the creation of such wastes, it is possible to help reduce these effects.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted by systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science databases.FindingsThe results suggest that high-income countries such as Denmark, Sri Lanka, Portug… Show more
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