Title: The ILO/WHO Global Programme for the Elimination of Silicosis (GPES)
Abstract:�Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. Silicosi...�Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. Silicosis (especially the acute form) is characterized by shortness of breath, fever, and cyanosis (bluish skin). It may often be misdiagnosed as pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), pneumonia, or tuberculosis. The best way to prevent silicosis is to identify workplace activities that produce crystalline silica dust and then to eliminate or control theRead More
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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