Mine workers are also exposed to mercury, which they use to mine gold, despite being banned in Venezuela . Mercury, even in small amounts, can cause serious health and toxicity problems in the nervous, digestive, and immune systems, as well as in the lungs, kidneys, skin, and eyes. Studies carried out in mining areas in Bolívar several years ago had detected high levels of exposure to mercury, even in women and children, among whom the health risks are even greater. In the case of pregnant women, the risks include severe disability or death of the fetus or baby when the pregnancy reaches term.
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