found that two-thirds of those tested had mercury levels in their bodies above the level established as acceptable by the World Health Orqanization. These results tend to confirm that there is now a hiqh level of mercury poisoninq amonq the Yanomami. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NGO/17 paqe 4 14. Environment Secretary Jose Lutzenberqer requested last month that President Collor revoke the decree that created the qarimpeiro "reserves", yet no steps haye been taken. Likewise, the Environment Secretariat has taken no action to restore or repair the areas that have been destroyed by the mininq activities. Recommendat ions 15. In a recent report, the distinguished Brazilian orqanization, Açao pela Cidadania (Citizen Action), has recommended that the new Brazilian Government adopt the followinq measures: (a) The expulsion of the qarimpeiros from the lands traditionally occupied by the Yanomami and a riqid control of the area to prevent new invasions; (b) Planninq and implementation of projects for environmental restoration of the Yanomami areas destroyed by the mininq, and permament health assistance for the Yanomami with the participation of civil and other interested orqanizations; (c) Interdiction of the clandestine airstrips; (d) The revocation of the governmental decrees which created qarimpeiro "reserves" and national forests within the Yanomami territory; (e) The demarcation of the total contiguous area traditionally occupied by the Yanomami, in accordance with the first paraqraph of article 231 of the Constitution. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the environmental and health impact of mining activities on the Yanomami people, a indigenous group in Brazil. The report highlights the high levels of mercury poisoning among the Yanomami and recommends measures to restore the environment, control mining activities, and provide health assistance. The text also touches on the issue of land rights and the demarcation of the Yanomami territory.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Health