| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8557949 | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Medical emergencies at illegal gold mining sites in the Amazon forest mostly include infectious diseases, followed by trauma, and often require medical evacuation by helicopter. Our study suggests that implementation of preventive medicine within gold mining sites, irrespective of their legal status, could be cost-effective and reduce morbidity.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Emergency Medicine
Authors
Gérald MD, Pierre MD, PhD, Renaud MD, Matthieu MD, PhD,