[Egypt] Inhaling the rock dust that covers the quarries causes asthmatic bronchitis, pulmonary infections and chronic coughs. [Date picture taken: 04/09/2006]

Ben Hubbard/IRIN

[Egypt] Inhaling the rock dust that covers the quarries causes asthmatic bronchitis, pulmonary infections and chronic coughs. [Date picture taken: 04/09/2006]
Date Sun, 04/09/2006 - 12:00
Credits Ben Hubbard/IRIN
Themes Human Rights
Regions Egypt

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