A health impact assessment (HIA) is a process that strategically evaluates the potential effect on health of a policy, plan or project. ... HIA networks, to examples of HIAs across various sectors (e.g., agriculture, mining, tourism etc.). Health equity impact assessments: Situational and resource analysis (Alberta Health Services, 2017)
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Mining activities present a complex array of environmental and social challenges, ranging from soil erosion to economic displacement, with both positive and negative impacts. …
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The adverse health effects of excessive noise include hearing impairment, sleep disturbances, interference with spoken communication, cardiovascular problems, disturbances in mental health, impaired work performance, negative social behavior, and annoyance reactions. 3 These aforementioned health impact assertions have been confirmed by other ...
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By integrating geophysical data into environmental impact assessments, stakeholders can better protect natural resources and promote sustainable mining practices in Nigeria. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence of the link between subsurface modifications and environmental impacts in mining ...
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Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative ...
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The health impact assessment was carried out according to the methodology of Pascal et al. . Health ... In other regions of the world, some studies in coal mining areas have already shown the impact of air pollution on health indicators and the benefits associated with reducing pollutant levels, ...
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1. Introduction. Impact assessment (IA) is an established approach to minimize adverse environmental, social and health impacts of projects, policies and programs, while fostering opportunities for equitable and sustainable development [1,2,3].The first legislation promoting IA dates back more than 50 years, when legislation on environmental impact …
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Health impact assessment (HIA) has been promoted as a major instrument to protect public health ( WHO 1999, Osofsky and Pongsiri 2018), but their implementation worldwide remains weak due to the difference in practices between high-income counties (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Erlanger et al. 2008).. Compared to HICs, LMICs are …
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In Mongolia, methodologies to introduce health impact assessment (HIA) as part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process have been investigated, and a mechanism to incorporate HIA into the current EIA process is proposed. ... and urbanization together with the interest from international mining companies in the resources of the ...
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The consistency of these findings across countries and study sites suggests a structural problem and indicates a pressing need to address health by acting on the wider determinants of health in mining regions. Participatory health impact assessment should be strengthened in host countries to foster strategic interventions, include marginalised ...
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While mining companies are required to conduct environmental impact assessments, their effect on the project-affected communities' health mostly lacks systematic management, and their ...
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Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative ...
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This guidance on health impact assessments (HIA) provides companies with a way to understand its impacts and make plans to contribute positively to the health outcomes of their stakeholders.
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Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative effects and an increase in the positive effects caused by mine projects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact assessment of the …
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A human health risk assessment is used to assess the potential impacts of chemical exposure in contaminated environmental media on human health (Li et al., 2014; Reyes et al., 2021). It is extensively used for estimating the health effects of heavy metals as a result of exposure to these chemicals (Doležalová Weissmannová et al., 2019).
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PDF | On Mar 14, 2024, Nicholas Bainton and others published The use of social impact assessment in mining projects | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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Increasing artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in developing countries has raised health concerns in mining communities. A preliminary health survey was conducted in Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, in February 2020 to assess the health conditions of an ASGM community. Respir …
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Performance of mining companies in health impact assessment: One social impact (Health and Safety) is assessed, and no model is developed. 20: França Pimenta et al. (2021) Examining the important indicators in the social acceptability of mining projects in the Amazon, Brazil: Failure to provide a comprehensive model. Qualitative assessment: 21
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The aim of this study was to describe and reflect on the health impact assessment (HIA) process that assessed the potential health risks and/or benefits that the mine …
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a great impact upon human health. The mining activities also leave . negative impacts on the natural environment p articularly in the. ... Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool of ...
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Health impact assessment can be a valuable tool for helping to develop policy and assisting decision-makers in these and other areas. Resources WHO is responding by building …
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Health impact assessment (HIA) practice has expanded across the world, since it was established more than two decades ago. This paper presents a snapshot of current global HIA practice based on the findings of an online questionnaire survey. HIA practitioners from all world regions were invited to participate. A total of 122 HIA practitioners from 29 countries …
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Impact assessment of a proposal for a regulation setting due diligence requirements for the responsible import of selected ores, concentrates, and metals originating from conflict areas ... Concerning negative impacts on mining community health and safety, the indicators "risk of mortality for communicable and non-communicable diseases" and ...
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a. Scoping of community health and safety risks and impacts related to mining; b. Assessment of significant community health and safety risks and impacts related to mining; c. Development of prevention or mitigation strategies; d. Collection of any data needed to inform the health risk and impact assessment process; and e.
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The Special Issue on "Environmental Impact and Health Risk Assessment Due to Coal Mining and Utilization" contains 26 different research papers from all over the world, including India, China, Republic of Korea, UK, Pakistan, Italy, Romania, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa, and Malaysia (Fig. 1). These papers ...
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2 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3 Acronyms Introduction 4 Section 1: Overview of HIA 6 Section 2: Screening—How to Decide Whether to Conduct an HIA 16 Section 3: Environmental Health Areas 20 Section 4: Scoping—How Comprehensive Should the HIA Be? 25
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Gold Mining: Health Impact Assessment in Guainía, Colombia Adriana del Pilar Gasca Álvarez Médica, MSc in Environmental Epidemiology & Policy. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT Artisanal gold mining is an ancient practice that remains used in present times.
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The ways in which health is considered within EIA is unclear. This research investigated 'How and to what extent are health, well-being and equity issues considered in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) of major coal …
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Methods: This study was a descriptive case study conducted in Indonesia's gold and copper mining company. We ran the assessment using the Chemical Health Risk Assessment method published by the ...
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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management plan (EMP) is a statutory requirement for execution of new mining projects or for expansion of the operating projects.
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Environmental exposure to mercury in gold mining: health impact assessment in guainía, colombia. 18883-61763-1-PB.pdf (203.6Kb) Autor. Gasca Álvarez, Adriana del Pilar. Tipo de contenido. ... they reveal an important health impact of actual gold mining processes in this region of Colombia. Results here must drive the attention of public ...
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"e purpose of the Health Impact Assessment on Coal and Clean Energy Options in Kentucky is to provide a health perspective to state legislators, state agencies, health professionals and citizens on KentuckyÕs energy policy options based on our current primary energy source Ð coal Ð and on a recent policy proposal calling for energy
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Responsibly operated mines can play an important part in improving public health, but poor management of impacts can expose local populations to additional health and safety risks. To …
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The environmental impact of nickel, gold, copper, tin, and bauxite production was calculated using a mid-point approach, while the human health impact was evaluated using an end-point approach. This assessment was conducted using the LCA methodology, specifically following the ISO 14040 in 2006 [ 41 ] standard titled "Management of ...
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