Silicosis in Dutch construction workers

Conclusion: silicosis seems still common among silica exposed construction workers, together with co-existing comorbidities.References1. Suarthana E, Moons KG, Heederik D, Meijer E. A simple diagnostic model for ruling out pneumoconiosis among construction workers. Occup Environ Med. 2007; 64:595-601.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rooijackers, J. M., Stigter, E., Niederer, M., de Jong, P. A., Aalders, B., van Geutselaar, A., Heederik, D. Tags: 6.2 Occupational and Environmental Health Source Type: research