Sarcoidosis and silica dust exposure among men in Sweden: a case-control study.

Pål GraffJohanna LarssonIng-Liss BryngelssonPernilla WiebertPer Vihlborg

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Occupational exposure to silica dust seems to increase the risk of sarcoidosis among men between 20 and 65 years of age. The risk is higher among exposed men 35 years or younger and older men with longer exposure (>6 years).

Keyphrases

middle aged
health risk
health risk assessment
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
climate change
community dwelling
drinking water