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17321206

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3-4
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-4-30
pubmed:abstractText
The activities of mining exploitation in Campo de Jales were performed in an uncontrolled way and gave rise to serious environmental contamination: rubbish depositories have been accumulated with no treatment or maintenance. An investigation developed around Jales Mine showed the existence of some chemical impact originated from the waste produced during mining activities. Some "black spots" for a wide suite of heavy metals were determined in stream sediments and alluvium drained from Jales tailings, which could constitute hazard factors for the area and potential danger for public health. The main objective of this study is to know the effects on health caused by this environmental contamination. It is a case-control study, where two populations--from Campo de Jales and Vilar de Maçada--were compared. They both have very similar living conditions, and were inquired about health issues and screening for lead and cadmium exposure. The results point out to higher prevalence of irritating symptomatology in the mucous of the eyes and respiratory system as well as higher lead and cadmium exposure in the Campo de Jales population.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
1438-4639
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
210
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
399-402
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Health impact of living near an abandoned mine--case study: Jales mines.
pubmed:affiliation
National Institute of Health, Centre of Environmental and Occupational Health, Praça Coronel Pacheco, 15, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal. pcscoelho@gmail.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article