Health Studies in the Context of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: A Scoping Review
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is an important livelihood activity in many low- and middle-income countries. It is widely acknowledged that there are a myriad of health risk and opportunities associated with ASM. However, little is known with regard to which aspects of health have been studi...
Main Authors: | Hermínio Cossa, Rahel Scheidegger, Andrea Leuenberger, Priska Ammann, Khátia Munguambe, Jürg Utzinger, Eusébio Macete, Mirko S. Winkler |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1555 |
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