Various metals have demonstrated genotoxic and carcinogenic potential via different
mechanisms. Until now, biomonitoring and epidemiological studies have been carried out to …

Epidemiological studies for hazardous situations resulting from the risk of environmental
and/or occupational exposure to miscellaneous chemicals present several difficulties …

Soybean cultivation is widespread in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS, Brazil), especially
in the city of Espumoso. Soybean workers in this region are increasingly exposed to a wide …

Coal mining and combustion generating huge amounts of bottom and fly ash are major
causes of environmental pollution and health hazards due to the release of polycyclic …

During coal mining activities, large quantities of coal dust, ashes, polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons and metals are released into the environment. This complex mixture presents …

Coal is an important fossil fuel used to generate energy. Coal dust is constituted primarily of
hydrocarbons and metals. During coal extraction, large quantities of coal dust particles are …

A biomarker-based approach using micronucleus (MN)(extranuclear DNA-containing
bodies) frequencies in buccal cells has been proposed to monitor workers exposed to aero …

The specific effects of long-term exposure to high air pollution on human health and
biological remain unclear. To explore the adverse health effects as well as biological …

Coal remains an important source of energy, although the fuel is a greater environmental
pollutant. Coal is a mixture of several chemicals, especially inorganic elements and …

Mining has a direct impact on the environment and on the health of miners and is
considered one of the most hazardous occupations worldwide. Miners are exposed to …