Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis

Category: Respiratory / Occupational Lung Disease

Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP), or 'black lung disease,' is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust, leading to inflammation, fibrosis, and impaired lung function.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 10-15% of long-term coal miners globally, with resurgence in some regions (CDC, 2018)

Medical Breakthroughs

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