The Existence of Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Indonesia, The Impact of Public Health and Environmental Sustainability : A Narrative Review

Introduction: This study reviewed the negative impacts of artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM). paper presents an examination ASGM’s impact on health, with scope discussion covering human diseases and disorders, toxic substances, public miners’ safety, environmental damage, socioeconomic conditions. contributes mitigation recommendations for ASGM in Indonesia. research subject is important because there has not been that these aspects Discussion: Chronic diseases, acute infectious disabilities can threaten local communities’ health survival. Toxic heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, arsenic, lead are difficult to avoid ASGM, since they have a high level use. Other pollutants generated by noise silicia dust. caused accidents total 36 minor injuries, estimated 57 serious 11 deaths. also causes water, soil, air pollution; it threat geology world heritage sites. proven improve community's economy several parts Conclusion: significant sustainability, state Indonesian society. In general, lack legitimization Indonesia enabling factor impacts.