Occupational Lung Disease Surveillance in South African Miners: 2021 Findings
What Do the 2021 Autopsy Findings Reveal About Occupational Diseases in Miners? Occupational lung diseases, including emphysema and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), are common among South African miners due to long-term exposure to harmful dust and particles like coal and silica dust. Emphysema causes damage to the lungs, making it hard to breathe, while PTB is […]
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