Climate change and occupational heat stress risks and adaptation strategies of mining workers: Perspectives of supervisors and other stakeholders in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Increasing air temperatures as a result of climate change are worsening the impact of heat exposure on working populations, including mining workers, who are at risk of suffering heat‐related illnesses, injury and death. However,… read more here.
Keywords: heat stress; mining workers; adaptation; heat ... See more keywords
Occupational stress and its adverse health effects among metal mining workers: a cross-sectional study in China
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-24484-9
Abstract: This study investigates the prevalence of occupational stress among metal mining workers in China and its association with depressive symptoms, insomnia, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), while also exploring insomnia as a potential mediator. A… read more here.
Keywords: stress; depressive symptoms; metal mining; mining workers ... See more keywords
Serum levels of inflammatory cytokines in mercury mining workers in a precarious situation: A preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337241229471
Abstract: Mercury is a ubiquitous environmental xenobiotic; the primary sources of exposure to this metal are artisanal gold mining and the direct production of mercury. In Mexico, artisanal mercury mining continues to be an important activity… read more here.
Keywords: mercury mining; mercury; inflammatory cytokines; mining workers ... See more keywords
Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity among mining workers of Odisha, India: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1613856
Abstract: Introduction Multimorbidity is an emerging public health challenge in India due to rapid industrialization, urbanization and an aging population. Multimorbidity often impacts occupational outcomes, including work-related stress, job loss, absenteeism, and reduced years of service.… read more here.
Keywords: workers odisha; multimorbidity; among mining; mining workers ... See more keywords