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Silicosis
is the commonest and one of the most serious occupational
diseases. It is irreversible fibrosis of the lungs caused by
inhalation of free silica dust. It is estimated that about 3
million people working in various types of mines, ceramics,
potteries, foundries, metal grinding, stone crushing, agate
grinding, slate pencil industry etc., are occupationally
exposed to free silica dust and are at potential risk of
developing silicosis. Silica exposure also predisposes to
development of pulmonary tuberculosis, which is an important
public health problem in the country. Some of the landmark
studies carried out by NIOH are as follows:
Slate
Pencil Industry | Agate
Industry | Quartz
Grinding | Stone
Quarries |Mica
Processing Industry
More
Projects
Asbestosis
Byssioness
Pneumoconiosis and Other Respiratory Morbidities Among Coal
Miners In India
Noise Pollution and Health Effects
Occupational Exposure to Heavy Metals
Occupational Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides
Agricultural Ergonomics
Women in Industry: Health and safety
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