Development of risk maps to minimize uranium exposures in the Navajo Churchrock mining district

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Decades of improper disposal of uranium-mining wastes on the Navajo Nation has resulted in adverse human and ecological health impacts as well as socio-cultural problems. As the Navajo people become increasingly aware of the contamin...

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Main Authors: Rock Tommy, Manning Thomas, Nez Teddy, Henio-Adeky Sarah, George Christine M, Durant John L, Downs Mallery, Cajero Miranda, Brugge Doug, deLemos Jamie L, Seschillie Bess, Shuey Chris, Lewis Johnnye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/8/1/29