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Transforming research into practice to improve the health and well-being of miners
The **Miner Health Program (MHP)** exists to understand and improve the health and well-being of all mine workers through research, workplace interventions, evaluation, and community engagement. To support these goals and activities, the MHP aims to collaborate with the mining community (i.e., all individuals and groups contributing to mine worker well-being) to create a workplace that prioritizes worker longevity, physical and mental health, and a place where mine workers can thrive.The MHP Strategic Agenda
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Suicide rates by industry and occupation (MMWR)
NIOSH hearing loss prevention program for mining (Seminars in Hearing journal)
Occupational safety and health of women in mining (Journal of Women's health)
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Hazardous silica exposures in metal and nonmetal mines (NIOSH Science Blog)
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Page last updated: February 6, 2024
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