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  • Title: [Occupational hazads in metal mining industry].
    Author: Saarkoppel' LM, Rushkevich OP, Kir'iakov VA, Sineva EL, Kazantsev DP.
    Journal: Vestn Ross Akad Med Nauk; 2005; (3):39-42. PubMed ID: 15852713.
    Abstract:
    Miners of basic professions employed in contemporary metal mining industry are exposed to a range of industrial factors, such as vibration, noise, dustiness, and unfavorable microclimate. Long-term exposure to these factors is hazardous to their health, which is manifested by elevated general and occupational morbidity and a higher rate of biological aging. This is most typical of Far North miners, who are exposed to the combination of the industrial factors and extremal climate and geographic conditions. Research into the health status of miners engaged to underground works and open excavations in regions with contrasting climate and geographic conditions, allowed determination of main industrial risk factors (vibration and noise), leading occupational diseases and groups of high risk of their development (according to the occupation and the length of service). The study found high risk of cardivascular diseases as well as pathology of the musculoskeletal system, which was highest in miners in Norilsk region.
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