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Health impact of living near an abondoned mine - Case study: Jales Mines

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dc.contributor.authorCoelho, Patrícia Clara dos Santos
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Susana Pinho
dc.contributor.authorRoma-Torres, Joana
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Carla Sofia
dc.contributor.authorHenriques, Amélia T.
dc.contributor.authorTeixeira, João Paulo Fernandes
dc.contributor.authorGomes, Maria José
dc.contributor.authorMayan, Olga N.
dc.date.accessioned2011-02-16T14:21:06Z
dc.date.available2011-02-16T14:21:06Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractThe activities of mining exploitation in Campo de Jales were performed in an uncontrolled way and gave rise to serious environmental contamination: rubbish depositories have been accumulated with no treatment or maintenance. An investigation developed around Jales Mine showed the existence of some chemical impact originated from the waste produced during mining activities. Some "black spots" for a wide suite of heavy metals were determined in stream sediments and alluvium drained from Jales tailings, which could constitute hazard factors for the area and potential danger for public health. The main objective of this study is to know the effects on health caused by this environmental contamination. It is a case-control study, where two populations--from Campo de Jales and Vilar de Maçada--were compared. They both have very similar living conditions, and were inquired about health issues and screening for lead and cadmium exposure. The results point out to higher prevalence of irritating symptomatology in the mucous of the eyes and respiratory systempor
dc.identifier.citationCoelho, Patrícia Clara dos Santos; Silva, Susana Pinho E.; Roma-Torres, Joana; Costa, Carla Sofia; Henriques, Amélia T.; Teixeira, João Paulo Fernandes; Gomes, Maria José; Mayan, Olga N. (2007) Health impact of living near an abondoned mine - Case study: Jales Mines. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. ISSN 1438-4639. 210:3-4, p. 399-402por
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijheh.2007.01.004
dc.identifier.issn1438-4639
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/3423
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.peerreviewedyespor
dc.publisherElsevierpor
dc.subjectHealth impactpor
dc.subjectMinespor
dc.titleHealth impact of living near an abondoned mine - Case study: Jales Minespor
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage402por
oaire.citation.startPage399por
oaire.citation.titleInternational Journal Of Hygiene and Environmental Healthpor
person.familyNameGomes
person.givenNameMaria José
person.identifier.ciencia-idA610-FE92-8B8B
person.identifier.orcid0000-0001-9825-8293
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