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In Senegal, illegal gold mining using mercury endangers health and environment in Kedougou.
In Senegal's gold-rich Kedougou region, mercury is widely used in illegal gold mining, posing severe health risks to miners, especially women and children.
Mercury exposure can lead to irreversible brain damage, developmental delays, and other health issues.
Despite efforts to curb its use, mercury remains the primary method for gold extraction due to the lack of affordable alternatives.
The practice also causes environmental damage, contaminating water and soil.
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