BAUXITE MINING PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS AND RISKS. Although a very small percentage (less than 1% globally) of aluminum is derived from ores such as nepheline and from alternative sources, such as fly ash from coal-fired power stations, bauxite mining represents, by far, the most …
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Exposure to particulate matter, heavy metals, and other harmful pollutants from coal-related activities can result in respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and …
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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 with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners. I look at mining and health from various …
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3 Community Health Impacts. For "communities" related to mine operations, or non-occupationally exposed populations, mining activities can impact on health at various levels. First, there are adverse health effects that result from environmental exposures to air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
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Project-induced in-migration has also been identified as a major concern in mining regions that is associated with an array of health risks, ... An increased burden or spread of diseases was mostly related to environmental pollution and social dynamics caused by the mining operations. Elevated mortality rate was related to accidents, …
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the disease because of fear of losing his or her job, health insurance, or other job-related benefits. There-fore, the disease or illness is not reported. In the second case, medical attention is received, but neither the attending physician nor the miner associates the disease with the work environment. Again, the disease or illness is not ...
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This was done with a view to developing a better understanding of the interrelationships between the coal mining industry and the local environment and society in which it operates. It is envisaged that this will ultimately serve to facilitate the development of sustainable solutions to the concerns and conflicts associated with coal mining.
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There are many health and environmental effects associated with greenhouse gases (Khan et al., 2021a). Smog and air pollution contribute to respiratory diseases, and they cause climate change by trapping heat. In addition to extreme weather conditions and disruptions to food supplies, greenhouse gases are responsible for an …
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease and stroke, and its incidence is associated with genetic, environmental, and ...
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About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the hazards and risks posed by ASGM being well characterized, coordinated multidisciplinary environmental …
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Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and other mining-related lung diseases are entirely preventable, yet continue to occur. While greater attention has been given to CWP and silicosis, mining exposures cause a broad spectrum of respiratory disease, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Mining is the extraction of minerals and other geological materials of economic value from deposits on the Earth. Mining adversely affects the environment by inducing loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and contamination of surface water, groundwater, and soil. Mining can also trigger the formation of sinkholes.
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However, with few exceptions, such as the respiratory disease burden in coal miners, there continues to be an insufficient understanding of the health of the …
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WEBThere have been many documented instances of environmental pollution caused by mining operations, which are often caused by leakages of mining tailings. Mining tailings are the materials …
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Metalliferous mine dusts, and associated potentially toxic elements (PTEs) released into the environment through dust generating mining activities, is one such …
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Several principal emissions result from burning coal : In 2022, CO 2 emissions from burning coal for energy accounted for about 19% of total U.S. energy-related CO 2 emissions and for about 55% of total CO 2 emissions from the electric power sector. U.S. air pollution laws now require most fly ash emissions to be captured by …
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concerning health effects associated with coal mining: 1. Exposure to coal mine dust causes various pulmonary diseases, including coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. Coal miners are also exposed to crystalline silica dust, which causes silicosis, COPD, and other diseases. 3.
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The mining industry plays a crucial role in the global economy. Mines are currently one of the two sources that provide almost all of the raw materials used throughout the world [ 1 ].
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The impacts of coalmining on human health have been of scientific concern since the sixteen century [].Epidemiological research has provided evidence of the association of coal mining with diseases such as silicosis [2, 3] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [] in studies of workers since the 1930s [].Epidemiological research …
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1. Introduction. Work-related diseases such as respiratory disorders cause huge suffering and losses in the world of work. However they remain largely invisible in comparison to industrial accidents, although they kill six times as many people annually [].Furthermore, the nature of occupational diseases is changing fast as technological …
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The environmental diseases most frequently associated with the pattern of multifocal ill-defined opacities include acute allergic alveolitis or hypersensitivity pneumonitis, silicosis, and coal worker's pneumoconiosis.393,555,715,720393555715720. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an allergic reaction at the alveolar capillary wall level to mold ...
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Human disease associated with coal mining mainly results from inhalation of particulate matter during the mining process. ... that the reliance on coal as a 21st century energy source will also bring the burden of understanding and mitigating environmental issues related to human health. We have the knowledge and tools and …
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As an overview of the Mining Program Strategic Plan, 2019–2024, Table 1 represents these three strategic goals, along with their associated intermediate goals (IGs) and related NIOSH goals, in the context of a five-year planning horizon. Table 1. Mining Program Strategic Plan Overview, 2019-2024*. Strategic Goal 1.
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environmental, cultural and behavioral differences some diseases occur more frequently in some communities than others. In fact, disease prevalence varies with geographic location. Mining regions may have a higher prevalence of certain diseases because mining alters the environment and allows disease causing pathogens and vectors to
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Crystalline silica and asbestos are common minerals that occur throughout South Africa, exposure to either causes respiratory disease. Most studies on silicosis in South Africa have been cross-sectional and long-term trends have not been reported. Although much research has been conducted on the health effects of silica dust and …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place under extreme conditions with a lack of occupational health and safety. As the demand for metals is increasing due in part to their extensive use in 'green technologies' for climate change mitigation, the negative environmental and occupational consequences of mining …
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Mining operations around the world are believed to be one of the most perilous activities conducted in an accident and disease-prone environment (Das & Singh, 2011;Nandi et al., 2015).
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Occupationally Related Determinants. The mining industry is known for its highly risky and hazardous working environment. Occupational hazards relevant to disease associated with metalliferous …
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However, there are also many adverse effects of mining, as outlined here. The health impacts of mining on surrounding communities include increased risk of malaria, skin diseases, diarrhea, fever, colds and catarrh. Additional health impacts include contraction of HIV/AIDS by individuals who are involved in or associated with …
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This chapter aims to provide insights into current knowledge and gaps in our understanding of the influence that trace metals in the environment have on the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. By reducing immune function, trace metal deficiencies may substantially contribute to the global burden of diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria. Improved methods …
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Mining-related determinants of disease, associated diseases, and dimension (scale) of the disease burden (the 'disease pyramid'© is after [96••]) ... environment through dust gene rating ...
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Exposure to As was strongly associated with respiratory diseases, including COPD, decreased lung function, and respiratory disease mortality ... e.g., gold mining, wood preservation, glass manufacturing, and smelting operations ... there is evidence of negative effects on lung function related to environmental and occupational …
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More than two centuries later, the exposure of surrounding communities to diseases related to mining was reaffirmed by Rose and Cole . Today, ASM ... (HRI), i.e., health indicators calculated to quantify human health risks associated with the environmental hazards [43,44]. Online electronic supplementary materials of included …
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The intensity and frequency of many environmental exposures are expected to increase due to climate change while, at the same time, the global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising for all countries, including those with limited resources ( 1 ). Figure 1. Multiple routes of environmental exposures and their potential …
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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 with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, …
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The higher coal production levels associated with the increased risk of respiratory and circulatory diseases found in this study can be associated with higher levels of air pollutants, including PM 2.5 and SO 2, toxic metals and VOCs that play an important role in the development of these diseases. The proximity to coal mining …
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1. Introduction. Mining worldwide is currently experiencing a production growth that has never been seen before. The global market for minerals and precious metals has soared, and the quantities extracted have multiplied exponentially [1,2].Gold (Au), recognized as one of the most sought-after and demanded elements in …
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