SILICOSIS – A MAJOR OCCUPATIONAL THREAT
One of the most hazardous diseases associated with the construction industry is silicosis, which is the outcome of dust inhalation. The prolonged breathing of silica (quartz) or silicon dioxide is considered as a potent irritant that causes the occurrence of this disease. The respiration of silica l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Baqai University Press
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Baqai Journal of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.baqaiassets.com/bjhs/admin/articlefiles/1467271798upl1.pdf |