Diagnosis of severe silicosis in young adults working in stone polishing and mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Int J Occup Environ Health
; 16(2): 147-50, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
This study describes the occurrence of silicosis in a group of stone polishing and/or mining workers who began working under the age of 18, the minimum age in Brazil for working in hazardous or unhealthy conditions. The design is that of a case series with medical follow up via a surveillance program that included medical and occupational histories, chest radiography interpreted according to International Labour Organization (ILO) Classification, and spirometry. The findings call attention to the importance of the problem of silicosis, which persists in the region despite new production technologies, legal requirements, and initiatives to protect workers. Silicosis is a public health problem that must be addressed by the implementation of public policies to improve working conditions and ensure children and teenagers are kept away from hazardous work. While Brazil has started to be a part of the global effort to eliminate silicosis and the worst forms of child labor, there are still problems that must be addressed.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Silicosis
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Exposición Profesional
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Contaminantes Ocupacionales del Aire
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Polvo
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Minería
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Environ Health
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil