Effects of gold mining on the general population
Journal Title: International Journal of Recent Scientific Research - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Hutti, one of the three functioning gold mines in India, is located in Raichur District of Karnataka. Mercury and arsenic, being active constituents of the Gold mining industry are known toxicants that are hazardous to humans, wildlife and domestic animals and may accumulate in the environment causing serious damage to ecosystems and human health. Hence a questionnaire based survey was conducted amongst the local population of the Hatti village. Most of the people who participated in the survey were aware of the ill effects of mining. In growing age these signs and symptoms are more pronounced than elders. Some of the most common health problems noticed were dark brown pigmentation of the skin (47%), loose stool, breathing difficulties and fatigue. Female population reported 3% abortions and miscarriages. The poor accessibility and unavailability of health care centers was the main reason for the increased incidence of health issues.
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Amitha Hegde, Ankit Varun, Momeka K, Vaisakh Vasudevan
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