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The Continued Growth in the Number of Workers Potentially Exposed to Silica Dust in India – A Recent Estimate

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: Using the Periodic Labour Force Survey data, we estimate the number of workers potentially exposed to silica dust in India and its distribution in various industries and occupations. We also indicate the gaps in our knowledge on the risk of developing silicosis, the burden of silicosis in the population, and the role of the occupational health community in documenting and addressing this challenge.

Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_278_26

Author: Adithya Pradyumna

Institution: Azim Premji University

Language: English

Topic: Occupational and environmental lung diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Azim Premji University

OpenAlex ID: W7214102413

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