Adverse Health Effects and Mercury Exposure in a Colombian Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Community

Assesses health effects and mercury exposure levels in a Colombian artisanal and small-scale gold mining community, identifying significant health risks associated with mercury use.

Additional Info

Author(s)
Fredy Vergara-Murillo, Shirley Gonzez-Ospino, Nazly Cepeda-Ortega, Fredy Pomares-Herrera, Boris Johnson-Restrepo
Publication Year
2022
Language
English
Data Source Classification
Academic Study
Research Type
Both
Thematic Tags
Social, Health and Safety, Labor and Working Conditions, Livelihoods, Environmental, Mercury
Minerals
Gold
Region
Latin America & Carribean
Country
Colombia
Last Updated
June 14, 2024