Respiratory health of American Indian and Alaska Native coal miners participating in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program, 2014-2019.
Noemi B HallMaya J NyeDavid J BlackleyA Scott LaneyJacek M MazurekCara N HalldinPublished in: American journal of industrial medicine (2022)
The prevalence of CWP, PMF, and lung function abnormality among active and former AI/AN coal miners was higher than seen in a larger CWHSP study of active western miners working primarily underground with 10+ years of tenure. Interventions that eliminate or control coal mine dust exposure, identify miners with CWP early, and limit respiratory disease progression and complications remain vital for eliminating the preventable adverse health effects of coal mining. Comprehensive demographic data on the coal mining workforce are needed to improve CWHSP participation assessment.
Keyphrases
- public health
- particulate matter
- heavy metals
- lung function
- healthcare
- air pollution
- mental health
- physical activity
- health information
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- cystic fibrosis
- health risk assessment
- risk factors
- human health
- health risk
- machine learning
- south africa
- respiratory tract
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons