Document ID (ISN) | 78445 |
CIS number |
02-653 |
ISSN - Serial title |
Collective Initiatives |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Dubey R.K. |
Title |
Unheard voices of silicosis affected people in Lalkuan, Delhi |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2001, Vol.2, No.2, p.14-18. |
Abstract |
This article presents the results of a survey conducted in a suburb of New Delhi (India), where an important stone-crushing activity had taken place for over 40 years. The purpose was to identify persons who were affected by silicosis or silico-tuberculosis. 146 persons were interviewed, of whom 83 were suspected to be affected on the basis of their symptoms and occupational history. Information was also collected from families of persons who had died from these affections. It is hoped that the survey will give rise to increased awareness of silicosis as an occupational disease. |
Descriptors (primary) |
India; stone crushing; silicosis |
Descriptors (secondary) |
tuberculosis; silica; anamnesis; fatalities; diagnosis; survey; long-term exposure; symptoms |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | India |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Bacterial and parasitic diseases Pneumoconioses
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