Review on public health effect from bauxite mining
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The document discusses the public health impacts of bauxite mining in Kuantan, highlighting direct effects such as respiratory issues, skin inflammation, increased air and water pollution, as well as road accidents linked to mining lorries. Indirect impacts include kidney problems, psychological disorders, and social unrest. Recommendations include improved environmental assessments, proper mine locations, and regular health monitoring to mitigate these risks.
Review on public health effect from bauxite mining
- 1. Paper 4: Public Health Impacts from Bauxite Mining Activities in Kuantan By Prof Dr. Jamal Hisham Hashim, UNU Forum on Sustainable Mining: Case Study of Bauxite Mining in Pahang AUP 3421: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- 2. OVERVIEW OF BAUXITE MINING IN KUANTAN
- 3. IMPACTS OF BAUXITE MINING ON PUBLIC HEALTH
- 4. Direct Impacts of Bauxite Mining a) Respiratory health problems and Skin inflammation I. Exposure to Bauxite dust cause dramatic increase of asthma and other respirational problems. II. Exposure to bauxite dust also Increase the frequency of dermatitis, eye dryness and skin inflammation b) Increase air pollution level I. very harmful to the growth of agricultural output and reduce crop productivity II. cause acid rain and lead to poor soil which affect soil nutrients Sinar Online 12 January 2016Malay Mail Online 13 January 2016 Kosmo Online 12 July 2015
- 5. Direct Impacts of Bauxite Mining d) Road Accident I. High number of bauxite lorries using Kuantan’s road increase accident risk especially to pedestrian and motorcyclist I. Bauxite lorries are not properly covered to prevent dust and loading from falling off. c) Increased water pollution I. Disturbing aquatic food chains II. Contaminated water resources NST Online 7 January 2016 NST Online 5 August 2015 Sinar Online 22 December 2015 Pahang Daily Online 13 November 2015
- 6. Indirect Impacts of Bauxite Mining • Lung and kidney problems • Radiation contamination • Psychological disorder • Social disorder • Lorries set ablaze by public • Compensation collected by resident from truckers • Neurological problems
- 7. Conclusion and Recommendations Recommendations • Expedite EIA and HIA for new Bauxite mining area • Adequate buffer zone from sensitive land uses • Proper and suitable location of mines • Adoption of proper procedure of mining activities • Regular monitoring of public health • Land rehabilitation The Precautionary Principle “Stated that when human activities leads to morally unacceptable harm that are scientifically possible but there are no significant data yet, action shall be taken to diminish the harms”