Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa
Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, have mineral deposits in commercial quantities. While industrial mining is expected to contribute to economic development and improve life, the process of mining can have negative impacts on local communities. New evidence from the Health Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development (HIA4SD) project illuminates the interaction between industrial mining and public health, health care delivery and other health determinants.
