The Triple Burden of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Silicosis among Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in Zimbabwe

Moyo, Dingani; Ncube, Ronald; Kavenga, Fungai; Chikwava, Lilian; Mapuranga, Tawanda; Chiboyiwa, Nathan; Chimunhu, Chipo; Mudzingwa, Frank; Muzvidziwa, Orippa; Ncube, Petronella; Christwish Mando, Tariro; Moyo, Florence; Chigaraza, Blessings; Masvingo, Hellen; Timire, Collins

doi:10.3390/ijerph192113822

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The Triple Burden of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Silicosis among Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in Zimbabwe

Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health • Oct 24, 2022

Authors:

Dingani Moyo

Ronald Ncube

Fungai Kavenga

Abstract

Artisanal and small-scale mining is characterized by an excessive exposure to silica-containing dust, overcrowding, poor living conditions and limited access to primary health services. This poses a risk to tuberculosis, HIV infection and silicosis. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the b...

Subject

Silicosis

Tuberculosis

Medicine

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