Environmental health disparities in the Central Appalachian region of the United States
Health disparities that cannot be fully explained by socio-behavioral factors persist in the
Central Appalachian region of the United States. A review of available studies of …
Central Appalachian region of the United States. A review of available studies of …
Systematic review of community health impacts of mountaintop removal mining
Background The objective of this evaluation is to understand the human health impacts of
mountaintop removal (MTR) mining, the major method of coal mining in and around Central …
mountaintop removal (MTR) mining, the major method of coal mining in and around Central …
Surface coal mining and public health disparities: Evidence from Appalachia
RM Mueller - Resources Policy, 2022 - Elsevier
Previous research in the public health and epidemiology literatures has highlighted that coal-
producing counties in Appalachia exhibit morbidity and mortality rates higher than those in …
producing counties in Appalachia exhibit morbidity and mortality rates higher than those in …
Is self‐rated health associated with ideal cardiovascular health? The multi‐ethnic study of atherosclerosis
Background Self‐rated health (SRH) is an indicator of health status—a determinant of health‐
promoting behaviors and a predictor of morbidity/mortality. Little is known about the …
promoting behaviors and a predictor of morbidity/mortality. Little is known about the …
Development of a petrographic classification system for organic particles affected by self-heating in coal waste.(An ICCP Classification System, Self-heating Working …
Self-heating of coal waste is a major problem in the leading coal-producing and consuming
countries, independent of the recent or past coal exploitation history. The phenomenon of …
countries, independent of the recent or past coal exploitation history. The phenomenon of …
Characterization of water-soluble ions in PM10 over an industrial area in northern Colombia: Temporal variations and correlation with satellite data
This study was designed to assess the concentrations of nine water-soluble ions in PM 10
mass at two sites of an open-pit coal mine and to analyze the correlation and variation of the …
mass at two sites of an open-pit coal mine and to analyze the correlation and variation of the …
“In my Own Land, I Am Treated like a Foreigner”: Mining-Induced Challenges and Psychological Distress Among Farmers in Ghanaian Mining Communities
This study explored mining-induced challenges, experiences of psychological distress, and
co** strategies among farmers in mining communities in Ghana. Using a qualitative …
co** strategies among farmers in mining communities in Ghana. Using a qualitative …
Association between self-rated health and ideal cardiovascular health: The Baptist Health South Florida Employee Study
Background There is increasing evidence of the role psychosocial factors play as
determinants of cardiovascular health (CVH). We examined the association between self …
determinants of cardiovascular health (CVH). We examined the association between self …
Human health in coalfield communities of Appalachia
JM Gohlke - Appalachia's Coal-Mined Landscapes: Resources and …, 2021 - Springer
Differences in population health metrics for residents of Appalachia's coal-mining counties
compared to other areas have been previously documented. Research examining the …
compared to other areas have been previously documented. Research examining the …
Relationships between children's behaviour and parents' work within families of mining and energy workers
We examine the relationships between the working arrangements of mineworkers and
behavioural issues in their children, using a large Australian matched-pair dataset of …
behavioural issues in their children, using a large Australian matched-pair dataset of …