Impact of mining on human health in and around mines

Abstract

In the structure of the systematic investigation of the environment of the Singrauli coal field of the Singrauli and Sonbhadra Districts, mining activities are among the primary pollutant-producing sources of particulate matter. In this study, the age group found to receive the highest dose—and to be at highest risk for adverse health effects—was children at the age of 1 year. Furthermore, the inhalation dose and health risks are 1.4 times higher for actual mine workers when they are in the mine areas than for persons in non-mining, areas. Furthermore, inhalation doses were observed to be higher in summer than in winter and the rainy season. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.