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Burden of malaria in children under five and caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour for malaria-related symptoms in artisanal mining communities in Ghana [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Artisanal mining creates enabling breeding ground for the vector of malaria parasites. There is paucity of data on the effects of artisanal mining on malaria.
Francois Dao, Sampson Kafui Djonor, Christian Teye-Muno Ayin, George Asumah Adu, Bismark Sarfo, Pricillia Nortey, Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Anthony Danso-Appiah   +7 more
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Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: Analyses of Nigerian Artisanal Mining Communities and Ominous Global Trends. [PDF]

Ann Glob Health, 2022
Background: The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result of high gold prices, a geologic anomaly, and processing of ores in residential areas.
Bartrem C, von Lindern I, von Braun M, Tirima S.   +3 more
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Between the city and the farm: food environments in artisanal mining communities in Upper Guinea. [PDF]

Public Health Nutr, 2022
Objective: Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a widespread livelihood in low- and middle-income countries; however, many in ASM communities face high levels of poverty and malnutrition.
Nordhagen S, Fofana ML, Barry AO, Diallo S, Songbono JL, Stokes-Walters R, Zhang LX, Klemm R, Winch PJ.   +8 more
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The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts of abandoned mine shafts in Sutherland goldfield, South Africa [PDF]

Jàmbá, 2019
Abandoned gold mine sites are generally characterised by severe environmental problems and physical hazards. Because of socio-economic problems confronting communities around abandoned mine sites, historic and abandoned gold mines have become hot-spots ...
Sphiwe E. Mhlongo, Francis Amponsah-Dacosta, Confidence Muzerengi, Wilson M. Gitari, Abuh Momoh   +4 more
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An assessment of the impact of illegal artisanal gold mining on the environment in parts of Chewore Safari Area, Northern Zimbabwe

Environmental Research Communications, 2023
Illegal artisanal gold mining threatens biodiversity conservation within protected areas. The objectives of this study were to: (i) assess the environmental impacts of illegal artisanal gold mining in Chewore Safari Area (CSA) and (ii) assess trends in ...
Jeremiah Chakuya, Norman Munkuli, Courage Mutema, Edson Gandiwa   +3 more
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionWater pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal mining activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population regarding ...
Aly Badara Toure, Aly Badara Toure, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Sidikiba Sidibe, Sidikiba Sidibe, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Maladho Diaby, Maladho Diaby, Mohamed Aly Bangoura, Yamoussa Youla, Mory Kourouma, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou   +18 more
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Sustainability of artisanal mining of cobalt in DR Congo. [PDF]

Nat Sustain, 2018
The sustainability of cobalt is an important emerging issue because this critical base metal is an essential component of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Banza Lubaba Nkulu C, Casas L, Haufroid V, De Putter T, Saenen ND, Kayembe-Kitenge T, Musa Obadia P, Kyanika Wa Mukoma D, Lunda Ilunga JM, Nawrot TS, Luboya Numbi O, Smolders E, Nemery B.   +12 more
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Navigating access to golden lands: Gender roles and constraints of women in artisanal and small‐scale mining operations in north‐western Ghana

Geo: Geography and Environment, 2023
The daily lives of female artisanal and small‐scale miners revolve around an array of complex and labour‐driven activities. The complexities and labour demands vary depending on the type of artisanal and small‐scale mining involved, the underground pit ...
Issah Baddianaah
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Evaluation of Ambient Air Particulate Matter, Urine Arsenic Levels and the Effect on Residents Health in an Artisanal Mining Community and an Incorporated Mining Community in Ghana From April 2024 to July 2024: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]

Health Science Reports
Background and Aim Over 200 million people in developing and industrialized countries are exposed to arsenic poisoning. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) constitutes a significant air contaminant, especially in urban and industrial suburbs.
Nafisa Akua Assan, Eric N. Y. Nyarko, Justice Kumi, Emmanuel K. Ofori, Alberta Dzifa Dayie, Derrick N. D. Doodo, Maxwell Seyram Sunu, Aliu Issahaku, Isaac Kpabitey Lawer, Christian Obirikorang, Henry Asare‐Anane   +10 more
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Retinal venular constriction during hypercapnia in highlanders: The potential roles of oxygenation and occupational exposure [PDF]

Exp Physiol
Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Ahsaan F, Latif B, Akhtar A.
europepmc   +2 more sources