Dust Exposure, Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Respiratory Symptoms among Volcanic Rock Miners in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Volcanic rock for use as building material is mined extensively in the North Eastern Region of Tanzania. Dust emitted from the rock may contain harmful elements such as crystalline silica, arsenic (As), cobalt (Co), boron (B) and mercury (Hg) which might contribute to severity and onset of health sy...

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Main Authors: Simon Mamuya, Gloria Sakwari, Vera Ngowi, Bente Moen, Magne Bråtveit
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Ubiquity Press 2018
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e699d909608647aea043558f3110f4bf
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