Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining A Framework for Collecting Site-Specific Sampling and Survey Data to Support Health-Impact Analyses
A particular concern with Hg is the conversion to methylmercury (MeHg) in aquatic environments, leading to bioaccumulation and biomagnification in fish that may be locally consumed. Exposures to Hg, MeHg, and Pb are strongly associated with neurodevelopmental health outcomes in children. Exposures t...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C
The World Bank
2022
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| Series: | International Development in Focus
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| Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |