Human health risk assessment due to mercury use in gold mining areas in the Ecuadorian Andean region

This study provides valuable information for decision makers regarding the risk associated with Hg exposure in areas of mining activity in the Ecuadorian Andean region. In addition, it can contribute to the development of policies and strategies to control contamination in mining environments and protect human and environmental health in the region.PMID:37797899 | DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140351

Source: Chemosphere - October 5, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Carlos Mestanza-Ram ón Samantha Jim énez-Oyola Alex Vinicio Gavilanes Montoya Danny Daniel Castillo Vizuete Giovanni D'Orio Juan Cede ño-Laje Dom énica Urdánigo Salvatore Straface Source Type: research