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

• Main Authors: Rock Tommy (Author), Manning Thomas (Author), Nez Teddy (Author), Henio-Adeky Sarah (Author), George Christine M (Author), Durant John L (Author), Downs Mallery (Author), Cajero Miranda (Author), Brugge Doug (Author), deLemos Jamie L (Author), Seschillie Bess (Author), Shuey Chris (Author), Lewis Johnnye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...