Investigating the mortality risk of silicosis and lung cancer in foundry workers

Background & Aims: The correlation between silicosis and elevated susceptibility to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and autoimmune disorders is well-established. Hence, it is imperative to thoroughly analyze the potential health risks posed by exposure to crystalline silica w...

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Published in:	Health Science Monitor
Main Authors:	Zahra Moutab Sahihazar, Abolfazl Ghahramani, Sadjad Galvani, Mohammad Hajaghazadeh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Urmia University of Medical Sciences 2023-10-01
Subjects:	crystalline silica foundry health risk assessment silicosis lung cancer
Online Access:	http://hsm.umsu.ac.ir/article-1-131-en.pdf