The labour in the depths of the mines was particularly detrimental to the
children. List TWO ways in which this work in the mines affected the children's
health
1. Children working in the mines were exposed to harmful levels of dust and fumes, leading to respiratory problems such as black lung disease or lung cancer.
2. The physical toll of working in the mines, often in cramped and dangerous conditions, caused long-term musculoskeletal issues and injuries for the children.