학술논문

Notes from the Field: Update: Silicosis Mortality — United States, 1999-2013.
Document Type
Article
Source
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report. 6/19/2015, Vol. 64 Issue 23, p653-655. 3p. 1 Chart.
Subject
*SILICOSIS
*DUST diseases
*LUNG diseases
*ETIOLOGY of diseases
*DISEASE susceptibility
*PREVENTION
*DIAGNOSIS
*INFECTIOUS disease transmission
Language
ISSN
0149-2195
Abstract
The article provides update on silicosis mortality incidence in the U.S. from 1999-2013. Topics discussed include the description of silicosis, the diagnosis of the disease, silicosis mortality cases, the progress in its elimination, the exposure of patients to the disease, and the causes and prevention measures taken for its reduction.