Mining refers to the procedures used to extract minerals and other materials from the Earth. It is one of the most dangerous jobs associated with short-term and long-term health effects and fatalities.
The impacts of mining on human health are associated with:
- Air pollution can lead to irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
- It is well known that mining can cause different respiratory diseases (e.g., silicosis, asbestosis, black lung disease) and other serious diseases (e.g., cancer).
- Mining causes pollution of the air when rocks are moved and crushed during the mining procedure.
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