Research Notes on Occupational Lung Disease
Occupational lung diseases are a specific branch of occupational diseases concerned primarily with work related exposures to harmful substances. They are dusts or gases, and the subsequent pulmonary disorders that may occur as a result. Substances known to cause lung disease include coal dust, asbestos, silicon (which is usually in the form of quartz) and barium. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Asbestos exposure is responsible for most cases of malignant mesothelioma.1
- About 20 to 30% of the male and 5 to 20% of female are exposed to agents that cause cancer in the lungs, worldwide.2
- Poor ventilation and heat increase the risk of developing the disease.3
Top Resources on Occupational Lung Disease
- Healthline: Occupational Lung Disease
- The Ohio State University Medical Center: Occupational Lung Diseases
- Cleveland Clinic: Occupational Lung Disease
- American Lung Association: Lung Disease Data At A Glance: Occupational Lung Disease
- Health, Environment & Work (HW&W): Occupational And Environmental Lung Disease
- Epler.com: Environmental And Occupational Lung Diseases
- Health-cares.net: Occupational Lung Diseases
- VideoJug: Occupational Lung Disease
- eSSORTMENT: What Is Occupational Lung Disease
- FamilyDoctor: Occupational Respiratory Disease
Research Notes References
- ↑ Cleveland Clinic: Occupational Lung Disease
- ↑ American Lung Association: Lung Disease Data At A Glance: Occupational Lung Disease
- ↑ FamilyDoctor: Occupational Respiratory Disease
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