Participative epidemiology and prevention pathway of health risks associated with artisanal mines in Luhihi area, DR Congo.

Background: Health issues are associated with artisanal mining in the DR Congo. The scenario is worst when artisanal mining is done informally or with limited material and technical resources. This paper argues that the adoption of healthy practices by artisanal miners might be limited given that it involves unrealistic socio-economic, and administrative aspects and access to health risk prevention means.