Health risks of geogenic contaminants in gold mining areas in Geita, Tanzania
Background: Mining in Tanzania's Lake Zone, especially Geita, may release toxic elements linked to health risks like cancer, but the most hazardous PTEs and vulnerable groups are uncertain. Objectives: This study aims to assess the health risks posed by metal(loid)s in <75 µm particles of go...
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| Main Authors: | Noel Isack Kaaya, Maheswara Rao Vegi, Athanas Simon Macheyeki |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050625000138 |
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