Toxicity of Metals from the Mining Industry in Latin American Countries
Jessica Arcos,
Nayely Jara,
González Josselyn
Abstract:Lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) are widely recognized as global pollutants that constitute public health problems. This literature review encourages collaborative research in countries with minimal information on the subject and highlights the need for legislation and educational efforts to stop anthropogenic activities that expose Latin American populations. The evidence compiled based on the analysis of 59 documents including books, standards, specialized magazines, etc., presents the reality of the mining indust… Show more
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