Study Uncovers Startling Number of Black Lung Cases in Coal Miners - Smithsonian

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SmithsonianStudy Uncovers Startling Number of Black Lung Cases in Coal MinersSmithsonian... Surveillance Program, administered by NIOSH, has monitored the health of coal miners offering free chest radiographs and examinations. In 2014, the program reported an increase in black lung disease or coal workers' pneumoconiosis. Last year, the ...