Minamata Disease The History and Measures[MOE]

2002

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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Summary
1. Introduction
2. Outbreak of Minamata Disease
3. Sings and Symptans of Minamata Disease
4. Measures against Minamata Disease: (1)Measures against environmental pollution; (2) Relief of Minamata Disease patients; (3) Environmental health measures for inhabitants; (4) Financial assistance to the responsible company; (5) Promotion of research and investigation
5. Political Settlement of Minamata Disease Issues: (1)The final plan for settlement by three ruling coalition parties; (2)Outline of the settlement; (3) The agreement in the Cabinet meeting,etc
6. Conclusion
Reference:Chronology Related to Minamata

Cover photo Above : Minamata City
Below : Utasebune(fishing boat)[Ashikita town]
Back cover photo : Setting sun in Yatsushiro Sea
Provided by Kumamoto Prefectural Office

Minamata Disease The History and Measures

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