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In that case there are also significant and risky health hazards lurking on any mining site that place its workers at risk Harmful dust from heavy metals releases air pollution Thus miners are at an increased risk for heart and lung disease This is dangerous not only for the miners but also for the local population and mining communities
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Some community activists may wrongly attribute health or environmental problems to nearby mining operations Others may fail to perceive a link that does in fact exist
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And if the rates found in his study of two West Virginia communities translate for the rest of the region an additional 60 000 people have cancer in central Appalachian mountaintop mining communities out of its million residents when compared with the region as a whole
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For miners examined at three black lung clinics in Virginia NIOSH reported 416 diagnosed with PMF an unprecedented number Through a special CWHSP program NIOSH examined more than 2 200 surface miners from 2024 2024 Results of the scans found CWP in 46 miners 12 of which had PMF Graph of CWP respiratory disease in miners
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Image Credit Unsplash In Australia coal s health impacts cost taxpayers an estimated $ billion every year and can cause a range of health problems including lung cancer heart disease and premature death In recent years Australia has seen the re emergence of the life threatening black lung coal workers pneumoconiosis in
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Health Problems from Mining Social Problems Illnesses from Dust Tuberculosis TB Contaminated Water Chemicals Used in Mining Heavy Metals Safety at Mine Sites When a Mine Closes Responsible Mining
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Despite occupational improvements within the mining industry the release of metalliferous dusts into the environment remains a human health issue especially in regions with poorly developed regulatory systems and where historic mining has left a significant legacy of exposed metalliferous mine wastes
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In sum these studies clearly demonstrate that people who live near coal mining in Appalachia experience a wide range of health problems These include forms of cancer cardiovascular and respiratory disease kidney disease developmental problems depression poorer health related quality of life and a wide variety of illness symptoms
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Artisanal and small scale gold mining ASGM has been a major part of people s livelihood in the rural areas of many developing countries including those in Southeast Asia SEA community health and socioeconomic problems and then introduces an approach using transdisciplinary communities of practice that involves both academic and
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while not immediately obvious mining operations are inextricably linked with health not only can mining operations create health risks for mine workers they can also generate social phenomena such as overcrowded settlements shanty towns risky behaviors drugs and alcohol abuse sexual violence multiple sexual partners and migration across …
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Majority of the health problems in mining regions are caused due to unchecked pollution and high levels of toxicity mine tailings and mine disasters The health and safety problems vary from one mineral to the other from the technology used type of mining open cast to underground and the size of operations
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On the other hand of the spectrum negative aspects of mining are present These factors include environmental degradation displacement of communities and possible exploitation of workers Puts Community At Risk Large scale mining can fully exhaust a site s natural resources Miners often have to use equipment to dig deep into the soil
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Mining can displace local communities Due to land rights issues subsidence and other factors Mining can pollute living environments and contaminate resources Such as polluting/contaminating nearby water sources and also reducing water supply but also degrading air quality with air pollution This can impact health but also livelihoods
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As coal mining declines community mental health problems linger A mountaintop removal site in Kentucky photographed in 2024 Image Doc Searls The coal industry is in rapid decline a
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The most severe impact the survey recorded was for allergic conjunctivitis mining/quarrying communities were 12 times more likely to experience this complaint The lowest impact was for headache but respondents also reported increased irritability anxiety depression insecurity and anger towards the polluter in mining/quarrying communities
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For more information please contact 907‐ 222‐7714 sarah 1 Hendryx M Ahern MM Relations between health indicators and residential proximity to coal mining in West Virginia American Journal of Public Health 2024 98 669 671 2 Hendryx M Ahern MM Nurkiewicz TR Hospitalization Patterns Associated with Appalachian Coal
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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
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We are in a globalized world and many global health issues that marginalized communities face require collaboration among stakeholders and actors across the boards We may read and publish papers about artisanal miners other communities and other global issues Still on the ground lived realities can be harsher and more heartbroken
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Senior Researcher Environment and Human Rights katha nina The South African Human Rights Commission has released a scathing report on the damage mining in the country is posing to human rights
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From Australia s outback to Canada s Arctic wilderness to the Andes mining firms have changed rosters to stop outsiders infecting remote communities paid staff with potential health issues
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Mining damages health in many ways Dust chemical spills harmful fumes heavy metals and radiation can poison workers and cause life long health problems as well as allergic reactions and other immediate problems Heavy lifting and working with the body in awkward positions can lead to injuries to the arms legs and back
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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 including overburdened public infrastructure and social services or increased burden of sexually transmitted diseases [ 16 18 ]
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Issues Discussions with communities and experts supported by the expanding research from the USA and Australia revealed increasing health concerns in six key areas These are absence of a safe solution to the toxic wastewater management problems air pollution land and water competition mental health and psychosocial wellbeing risks
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Some of the health issues of ASGM communities are related to the socio economic conditions of the population rather than the mining activities themselves For example malaria HIV/AIDS tuberculosis malnutrition inadequate access to clean water and sanitation are often associated with ASGM communities
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A health survey of three Jamaican communities exposed to mining and quarrying found that the operations were having adverse impacts of varying degrees on community health Residents living in close proximity to mining or quarrying for example were almost six times more likely to suffer from asthma than residents in non exposed communities
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Mining environments are often very hot and humid particularly those in outback Australia which over time can cause thermal stress in workers Overexposure to heat and humidity can cause the body to become fatigued and distressed This can result in heat stroke or more serious ongoing health problems Clark reveals
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Objective We aimed to ascertain the extent of mental health problems in rural communities of southwest Queensland Methods Twelve workshops were conducted within this region asking community members about the issues which were affecting their mental health the gaps in services and facilities and suggestions as to how to strengthen their capacity to deal with mental health problems
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People living in rural and remote communities can face many challenges when it comes to maintaining their health Residents of three mining communities in rural and remote Queensland had both good and bad things to say about their health and health services available in their communities
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Thus mining became an important activity which has potential for the contribution of development of areas enriched with resources Having visited Surigao Del Norte once a month starting February until August of this year I was deeply frustrated by the negative impact of mining in the province I saw how communities affected by mining
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It might be that someone has first hand knowledge of the effects of mining on human health or could point me in the direction of people with first hand knowledge or of scientists who have studied the effects of mining on the health of human populations In any case many thanks for your comments so far Ned Cresswell Read Less
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