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Trends in Pneumoconiosis Deaths — United States, 1999–2018

Description
Examines deaths due to pneumoconioses, preventable occupational lung diseases caused by inhaling dust particles such as coal or mineral dust. Includes data by type of disease and by state, as well as data for the top industries and occupations associated with pneumoconiosis deaths, including mining.
Author(s)
Jessica L. Bell, Jacek M. Mazurek
Citation
MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(23), 693-698
Date
06/2020
Type
Document
Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tagged as
Chronic respiratory conditions · Mortality · Occupational health and safety · State-by-state data · Statistics and data · State-by-state

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