The Chronic Battle to Prevent Silicosis in Workers' Lungs: A Passive Surveillance Study

Author(s)	S. Seenuvasan, S. Thirugnanam
Country	India
Abstract	Silicosis in Tamil Nadu: A passive surveillance study. Inhaling crystalline silica dust leads to the interstitial lung disease known as silicosis. Although though it is one of the oldest occupational diseases, it still contributes to morbidity and mortality globally. The International Project on the Global Elimination of Silicosis, which identifies occupational groups at risk, was created by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization (WHO/ILO), who are aware of the current issue. We present three cases of silicosis in young construction workers who were handling artificial silica conglomerates, which exposed them to high quantities of silica. This study's primary goals include locating new risk factors, emphasizing the risks associated with substance use in the absence of precautions, and emphasizing the value of employment history in preventing underdiagnosis of this condition.
Keywords	Silicosis, Occupational history, Occupational health and safety in workplace, safety measures.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2023
Published On	2023-03-29
Cite This	The Chronic Battle to Prevent Silicosis in Workers' Lungs: A Passive Surveillance Study - S. Seenuvasan, S. Thirugnanam - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i02.2054
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i02.2054
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gr2kk4

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