Rates of black lung disease among miners have reached levels not seen since the 1970s, with thousands of miners affected. Experts attribute the increase to the prevalence of toxic silica dust in mines, which has become more common in recent years.
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Black lung disease rates among miners reach highest levels in nearly 50 years
The incidence of black lung disease among miners has surged to its highest levels in nearly five decades, with mining experts citing toxic silica dust as a significant factor. Thousands of miners are currently suffering from the disease.
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