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Comparative respiratory morbidity of former and current US coal miners

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  • Halldin, C.N.
  • Wolfe, A.L.
  • Laney, A.S.

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We compared the prevalence of respiratory disease in former and current US coal miners using chest radiographs and lung functions collected from 2009 to 2013 among miners of the Appalachian and Interior US coalfields.We calculated prevalence ratios (PRs) of pneumoconiosis and impaired lung function. Significantly higher prevalences of pneumoconiosis (PR = 1.5; 95% confidence interval = 1.2, 2.0) and impaired lung function were observed among former miners compared with active miners. Former miners continue to suffer negative health effects fromoccupational coal mine dust exposure. The respiratory health of active and formerminers is a global concern because international coal production is projected to increase for decades to come.

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  • Halldin, C.N. & Wolfe, A.L. & Laney, A.S., 2015. "Comparative respiratory morbidity of former and current US coal miners," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(12), pages 2576-2577.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302897_6
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302897
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