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Toxic exposure from galamsey puts elderly at greater risk of kidney damage — Public health expert

Elderly people could face a compounded health crisis from exposure to toxic chemicals associated with illegal mining, medical doctor and public health researcher Floret Maame Owusu has warned. She said age-related decline in the functioning of vital organs, particularly the kidneys, could make older people more vulnerable to pollutants entering the body through contaminated water and other…

Toxic exposure from galamsey puts elderly at greater risk of kidney damage — Public health expert

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