Excess Mortality Due to External Causes in Women in the South African Mining Industry: 2013–2015

Mining is a recognized high-risk industry with a relatively high occurrence of occupational injuries and disease. In this study, we looked at the differences in mortality between male and female miners in South Africa. Data from Statistics South Africa regarding occupation and cause of death in the...

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Main Authors: Kerry S. Wilson, Tahira Kootbodien, Nisha Naicker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/6/1875