Artisanal Gold Mining in Mongolia: Silica Exposure and Silicosis Risk Factors-Field Survey

Artisanal Gold Mining in Mongolia: Silica Exposure and Silicosis Risk Factors-Field Survey

Background: Silicosis remains a critical occupational health challenge, particularly among artisanal and small-scale gold miners (ASGM). This study investigates the prevalence of silicosis and its associated risk factors, while assessing the levels of respirable dust and crystalline silica exposure...

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Main Authors: Densenbal Dansran, Ichinnorov Dashtseren, Garamjav Khishigdavaa, Solongo Bandi, Byambadolgor Dagviikhorol, Naransukh Damiran, Bayanmunkh Tseden, Bat-Erdene Moyor, Jun-Pyo Myong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
Subjects:
Artisanal mining
Crystalline silica
Mongolia
Occupational health
Silicosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791125000290
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