They are also exposed to health risks due to a lack of protective equipment while using mercury during the ore washing phase. Mercury exposure is extremely serious. Workers can inhale, swallow or absorb mercury through their skin. Damage is particularly severe for pregnant women because of the dangerous neurotoxic effects on the development of the foetus. Most pregnant women interviewed by ISS said they worked until their delivery, and in some cases returned two months after giving birth.
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