To our knowledge, this is the first study of the effects of mining-related pollution on newborns in sub-Saharan Africa. Paternal occupational mining exposure was the factor most strongly associated with birth defects. Because neither Mn nor Zn are mined in Lubumbashi, the mechanism of the association between their increased prenatal …
DetailsMining is one of the worst forms of child labor. Artisanal miners use their hands and tools to collect raw material, extract metal and sell it through informal channels. The heavy …
DetailsSevere cervical kyphotic deformity caused by postural disorders in a child with schizophrenia. Author links open overlay panel Wataru ... she did have significant MRI findings and limitation of functional activities. We felt her limitations were significant enough to warrant surgical correction. ... [15], deformities due to posture disorders ...
DetailsThe process of gold mining. The process by which gold is mined and extracted involves four steps. First, gold ore is excavated from the soil, rock, and surrounding water tributaries either through direct excavation from the earth or through repurposing of old abandoned industrial gold mines and digging around mine shafts. 28 …
Detailsked with inability to meet needs and lack of alternative livelihoods. By participating in WORTH, community members who might send their children to work in …
DetailsWhile prior work has highlighted the problems faced globally among small-scale miners, 23,24 inadequate attention has been paid to the hazardous consequences among children, who are often encouraged or forced to work in the mines to support for their families. Of the estimated 10–18 million gold miners worldwide, one-third to one …
DetailsIntroduction. The treatment of a gibbus deformity may be one of the greatest challenges in managing patients with myelodysplasia. Kyphotic deformity has been described in 8% to 21% of patients with myelodysplasia, most commonly associated with an upper lumbar and a thoracolumbar deformity [1], [2], [3].The apex of the deformity is …
DetailsChildren born in areas prone to illegal mining suffer cognitive impairment and other deformities due to the high use of heavy metals used in gold extraction by galamsey operators.
DetailsA forensic pathologist and Head of KNUST School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dr. Paul Ossei Sampene is concerned about the recorded cases of newborn babies with deformities in mining communities. Speaking to GHOne News, the pathologist observed that illegal mining activities which continue to contaminate food crops and river bodies …
Details380 children aged 14: Poland and Czech Republic: 175 (46.1%) and 205 boys (53.9%: Self-Designed Auditory Questionnaire: Self-Designed Auditory Questionnaire: Chi-square test: Cross sectional study: There is a relationship between physical activity of the child and the occurrence of postural deformity: Araújo et al., …
DetailsThe children residing in Jiyuan have been exposed to soil contamination by HMs, resulting in elevated amounts of (BLLs) (Qiu et al., 2016). ... they have experienced contamination due to industrial activities, mining operations, and farming practices (Huang et al., 2018). The monitoring campaign for soil contamination took place from 2006 to ...
DetailsIntroduction. Genu varum is relatively common in children and can be a frequent cause for parental concern. Numerous conditions can be responsible and the natural history of the deformity can vary widely, ranging from fairly benign, physiological bowing requiring reassurance and observation only to more complex, pathological …
DetailsThe article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these child mining-related activities by looking at different spheres of social relations within which children are embedded.
DetailsDue to the difficulties of moving coal many towns and industries were established around the large coal mines. ... 1900 : 250 million tonnes; Improving working conditions. The 19th century saw various developments in mining technology. In 1807, John Buddle came up with the invention of an air pump, which became widely used in mines ...
DetailsObjective: Assess the efficacy of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABO) versus placebo in improving measures of muscle tone and spasticity in children with equinus foot due to cerebral palsy (CP).Background: Although the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) is considered standard practice when assessing spasticity interventions, it is argued that the Tardieu scale (TS) …
DetailsStudies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction of the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais, 2014).The problems relating to ASM such as the excessive use of dangerous chemicals, water …
DetailsData collected by Pact's study in the Copperbelt also showed that the number of children engaged in mining activities increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and the 2020 lockdown, which lasted ...
DetailsThe Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) in a communique after their just-ended annual general and scientific meeting warned against the continuous degradation of the environment as a result of illegal mining, – an act the society believes has dire consequences on the health of Children in and around mining communities.
DetailsCerebral palsy (CP) does not refer to a specific disease but is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person's ability to move that occurs in the developing fetal or infant brain 1, 2).Despite the fact that the musculoskeletal status of children with CP is usually normal at birth, postural deformities can progressively arise …
DetailsToday - the 12th of June – is World Day against Child Labour.While children working in the agricultural sector have been the focus for the past 20 years, children working in mining – which is believed to number 1 million – have received attention only in recent years. It is unclear how many children are working in the mining sector – partly due to the lack of …
DetailsIntroduction: The present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of skeletal deformity due to nutritional rickets in children aged 1-18 years in tea garden community in Dibrugarh District of Assam. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study and two-stage cluster sampling was used. In the selected tea gardens, all the children aged 1-18 …
DetailsFoot and ankle joints take complete weight of body and helps to transfer from one place to another with ease. 1 Among many foot deformities in children, club foot is most common i. e 1:1000 in live births in which forefoot goes in adduction, whereas midfoot in cavus and hindfoot in equines and varus position. 1 Gait pattern affects …
DetailsManagement of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy is often complex and must be carried out by a team experienced in this field. Several clinical parameters must be taken into consideration, such as higher functions, visual problems, overall upper limb function, motor control, sensitivity, presence of hemineglect or …
DetailsSemantic Scholar extracted view of "Assessment of arsenic and its associated health risks due to mining activities in parts of North-central Nigeria: Probabilistic approach using Monte Carlo." by M. Orosun ... bladder, and kidney), hair loss and nails deformity. These diseases are common among adults, youth and children in …
DetailsChild Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Deformity Loren Skudder-Hill University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Synonyms Birth defects; Child development; Child health services; Child welfare; Congenital disorders; Deformed children Definition Childdevelopmentaldelays,autismspectrumdis-order,Downsyndrome ...
DetailsArtisanal and small-scale gold mining activities are associated with numerous health hazards among children, including exposure to dangerous toxins, infectious diseases, occupational-related maladies, and acute traumatic injuries.
DetailsThe child’s foot is a complex structure consisting of 26 bones and at least 19 major articulations. It is affected by innumerable congenital and developmental deformities and malformations as well as iatrogenic deformities. Management of these deformities and...
DetailsIntroduction. Genu valgum, often referred to as knock-knees, is a coronal plane deformity commonly seen in children. Although typically asymptomatic and part of the normal physiological development of the lower limbs in children, genu valgum can be associated with underlying pathological conditions so it is important to thoroughly assess …
DetailsPE series jaw crusher is usually used as primary crusher in quarry production lines, mineral ore crushing plants and powder making plants.
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