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the key mining-related health issues. LSHTM also agreed to co-host, (with MMSD), an informal expert meeting related to worker and community health issues in mining and minerals …
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Therefore, issues of health and well-being can be best understood and addressed by engaging with the community of interest—in this case, the mining community. Community …
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Health issues in mining communities in South Africa are unique because of the nature of the mining industry. The illnesses and diseases that will be discussed in this chapter …
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474 MINING AND HEALTH Social Problems Mining affects people's health directly, when people work in dangerous conditions and are exposed to toxic chemicals . It also affects people's …
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This study examines the perceived health impacts of a mining company on residents of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Philippines, addressing a critical research gap in …
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Navajo people who lived near uranium mines were not warned about the hazards of radiation, and experienced alarmingly high rates of lung cancer, leukemia, kidney disease, birth defects and several other health …
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Puttick L (1990) Sickness absence due to skin disorders in the coal mining industry. Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine; 40: 1, 23-28. Scott DF, Grayson RL (2003) Selected Health Issues in Mining. Williamson …
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The CDC unit that dramatically reduced Black Lung Disease among coal miners has been fired in Trump's sweeping overhaul of health agencies. Mining communities must now grapple with its disappearance.
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We demonstrate a mixed method approach for identifying local health needs and prioritised SDG3 targets in mining host communities. Consistency in reporting suggests the …
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Using data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this study examines how mining activities impact the well-being of surrounding communities and the loss of livelihoods …
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II. Introduction to Health and Mining Issues 8 III. The Risks to Health: Case Studies in the United States 11 IV. Worthy of Concern: Additional Issues Potentially 20 Harmful to Human Health V. …
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Issues such as land rights, health risks from pollution, and strain on local resources often arise, leading to conflicts between mining companies and communities. To address these …
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Many of the promised remediation measures remain incomplete, leaving communities vulnerable to health issues and ecological degradation. Suspension of mining concessions in Actopan and Alto Lucero, Veracruz. ... In …
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