Our evolved understanding of the human health risks of mercury
Mercury (Hg) is a chemical of health concern worldwide that is now being acted upon
through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its …
through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its …
Current progress on understanding the impact of mercury on human health
Mercury pollution and its impacts on human health is of global concern. The authors of this
paper were members of the Plenary Panel on Human Health in the 12th International …
paper were members of the Plenary Panel on Human Health in the 12th International …
Modulators of mercury risk to wildlife and humans in the context of rapid global change
Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is an urgent global health threat. The complexity
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …
Mining is bad for health: a voyage of discovery
AG Stewart - Environmental geochemistry and health, 2020 - Springer
Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-
scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along …
scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along …
Review of environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana
AY Emmanuel, CS Jerry… - Journal of Health and …, 2018 - meridian.allenpress.com
Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining
has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are found …
has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are found …
A state-of-the-science review of mercury biomarkers in human populations worldwide between 2000 and 2018
Background: The Minamata Convention on Mercury provided a mandate for action against
global mercury pollution. However, our knowledge of mercury exposures is limited because …
global mercury pollution. However, our knowledge of mercury exposures is limited because …
[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic multi-pathway human health risk assessment due to heavy metal (loid) s in a traditional gold mining area in Ecuador
Mining operations are important causes of environmental pollution in develo** countries
where mining waste management is not adequate. Consequently, heavy metal (loid) s are …
where mining waste management is not adequate. Consequently, heavy metal (loid) s are …
Metalliferous mine dust: Human health impacts and the potential determinants of disease in mining communities
Abstract Purpose of Review Many factors influence the health impact of exposure to
metalliferous mine dusts and whilst the underpinning toxicology is pivotal, it is not the only …
metalliferous mine dusts and whilst the underpinning toxicology is pivotal, it is not the only …
A review of the scope of artisanal and small‐scale mining worldwide, poverty, and the associated health impacts
FW Schwartz, S Lee, TH Darrah - GeoHealth, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Some of the poorest people in the world's poorest countries eke out a living in artisanal and
small‐scale mining (ASM). Equipped with primitive tools like picks, shovels, buckets, and …
small‐scale mining (ASM). Equipped with primitive tools like picks, shovels, buckets, and …
Distribution and transport of contaminants in soil through mining processes and its environmental impact and health hazard assessment: A review of the prospective …
S Vinayagam, K Sathishkumar, R Ayyamperumal… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Environmental regulations were concerned with support in reaction to the enormous
ecological harm caused by mining in the past. Because mining, dum**, and tailings can …
ecological harm caused by mining in the past. Because mining, dum**, and tailings can …