Progressive Massive Fibrosis Resurgence Identified in U.S. Coal Miners Filing for Black Lung Benefits, 1970-2016.

Kirsten S AlmbergCara N HalldinDavid J BlackleyA Scott LaneyEileen StoreyCecile S RoseLeonard H T GoRobert A Cohen

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2019)

There has been a resurgence of PMF, particularly in central Appalachian miners. The resurgence of this preventable disease points to the need for improved primary and secondary prevention of dust-related lung disease in U.S. coal miners.

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