D95 CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY: Progression Of Radiographic Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis Absent Further Exposure Among Former U.s. Coal Miners Applying For Federal Black Lung Benefits, 2000 - 2013

Corresponding author's email: bobcohen@uic.edu Rationale: The development of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) - including its more severe manifestation, progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) - is strongly associated with quantity and duration of coal mine dust exposure. Methods: The U.S. De...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Almberg, K S, Go, L H, Rose, C S, Petsonk, E L, Graber, J M, Harris, G, Cohen, R A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coal industry
Coal mining
Employment
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Summary:Corresponding author's email: bobcohen@uic.edu Rationale: The development of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) - including its more severe manifestation, progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) - is strongly associated with quantity and duration of coal mine dust exposure. Methods: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers the Black Lung Benefits Program (BLBP) for former coal miners applying for disability benefits.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970