Assessment of exposure and health risk of mercury in Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet using spatial analysis and decision assistance

Assessment of exposure and health risk of mercury in Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet using spatial analysis and decision assistance

Small-scale mining activities have been steadily growing in the province Benguet. Because the mine tailings are unregulated, it is discharged straight into bodies of water, specifically Bued River. Small-scale mines utilize mercury to help in the extraction of gold. Mercury from these processes pose...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luz, Anna Gabrielle A. (Author), Tan, Irina Y. (Author)
Other Authors: Diola, Ma. Brida Lea D. (adviser.), Resurreccion, Augustus C. (co-adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Subjects:
Mercury wastes > Philippines > Benguet (Province)
Health risk assessment.