Community perceptions on the socio-economic costs of dust fall-out in a gold mining village

The study investigates the perceptions of society on the effect of dust in and around a gold mining village in South Africa.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this study is to investigate the community perceptions on the socio-economic costs of dust fallout in a gold mining village situated in the West Witwatersrand basin. The perceptions of the community are assessed to articulate how sudden mine closure can be linked to dust fallout and the effects on society`s well-being.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module Environmental Health Practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The effect of sudden mine closure on society`s well-being. 
2. The effect of mine dust on mine villages
3. The perceptions of affected communities on socio economic cost of dust fall-out in a gold mining village.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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