THE HUMAN
RISKS CAUSED BY DEINDUSTRIALI-SATION.
CASE STUDY: CERNA RIVER BASIN (HUNEDOARA COUNTY)
G. C. SOFIA, I. A. IRIMUŞ
ABSTRACT. - Human Risks caused by deindustrialization. Case Study: Cerna River Basin (Hunedoara County). Industrial restructuring during economic transition has affected the population, causing loss of jobs, reduced income, increased poverty and emphasizing social inequalities and marginalization phenomenon. These have led to population decline, massive emigration, difficulties in finding a job as well as an increased incidence of certain diseases, negatively influencing socio-economic development of the area.
Key words: deindustrialization, Cerna River Basin.