Early Detection Methods for Silicosis in Australia and Internationally: A Review of the Literature
Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world’s most prevalent work-related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Although silicosis can be fatal, it is completely preventable. Hundreds of thousands of worke...
Main Authors: | Emma K. Austin, Carole James, John Tessier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/8123 |
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