Particulate matter less than ten micrometers in diameter (PM10) containing crystalline silica
if inhaled can cause respiratory symptoms. We aimed to determine exposure levels of Thai …

Background: Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of
respirable crystalline silica and pulmonary reaction to it. Its true prevalence is …

Eighty-five female quartz mill stone-grinding workers belonging to the Naika, Rathwa and
Damor tribes of Chhotaudepur village of the Godhra region of Gujarat, Western India were …

Stone factories containing harmful inhalable crystalline silica that can penetrate deep into
the respiratory system causing silicosis. People living around stone factories should be …

A cross-sectional study of dust exposures and health outcomes was conducted in a stone-
carving company in Thailand. 147 respirable dust samples were collected and 97 subjects …

Background Exposures to respirable crystalline silica causes silicosis, pulmonary
tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, autoimmune disorders …

Objective: The present research aimed: 1) to find out the prevalence of silicosis in the
workers who were exposed to inorganic dust presumably silica among sand stone workers …

Background: There is a high prevalence of silicosis and other morbid conditions leading to
early death among agate workers at Khambhat of Gujarat. Aims: The present study …

The stone-grinding industry is well known to place its workforce at higher risk for silicosis. In
addition, workers who are exposed to silica fibers are at a higher risk for pulmonary …

Objective: Our aim was to determine the occupational exposure level for respirable
crystalline silica (RCS) and respirable dust (RD) among sandstone workers. Materials and …