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Lu C, Dasgupta P, Cameron J, Fritschi L, Baade P. A systematic review and meta-analysis on international studies of prevalence, mortality and survival due to coal mine dust lung disease. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255617. [PMID: 34343220 PMCID: PMC8330946 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Coal mine dust lung disease comprises a group of occupational lung diseases including coal workers pneumoconiosis. In many countries, there is a lack of robust prevalence estimates for these diseases. Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published contemporary estimates on prevalence, mortality, and survival for coal mine dust lung disease worldwide. METHODS Systematic searches of PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases for English language peer-reviewed articles published from 1/1/2000 to 30/03/2021 that presented quantitative estimates of prevalence, mortality, or survival for coal mine dust lung disease. Review was conducted per PRISMA guidelines. Articles were screened independently by two authors. Studies were critically assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute tools. Pooled prevalence estimates were obtained using random effects meta-analysis models. Heterogeneity was measured using the I2 statistics and publication bias using Egger's tests. RESULTS Overall 40 studies were included, (31 prevalence, 8 mortality, 1 survival). Of the prevalence estimates, fifteen (12 from the United States) were retained for the meta-analysis. The overall pooled prevalence estimate for coal workers pneumoconiosis among underground miners was 3.7% (95% CI 3.0-4.5%) with high heterogeneity between studies. The pooled estimate of coal workers pneumoconiosis prevalence in the United States was higher in the 2000s than in the 1990s, consistent with published reports of increasing prevalence following decades of declining trends. Sub-group analyses also indicated higher prevalence among underground miners, and in Central Appalachia. The mortality studies were suggestive of reduced pneumoconiosis mortality rates over time, relative to the general population. CONCLUSION The ongoing prevalence of occupational lung diseases among contemporary coal miners highlights the importance of respiratory surveillance and preventive efforts through effective dust control measures. Limited prevalence studies from countries other than the United States limits our understanding of the current disease burden in other coal-producing countries.
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- Cynthia Lu
- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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Han L, Yao W, Bian Z, Zhao Y, Zhang H, Ding B, Shen H, Li P, Zhu B, Ni C. Characteristics and Trends of Pneumoconiosis in the Jiangsu Province, China, 2006⁻2017. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16030437. [PMID: 30717363 PMCID: PMC6388371 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16030437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study aims to describe the characteristics and trends of pneumoconiosis in the Jiangsu Province, China, and provide information for the occupational diseases control. We collected and analyzed the data of pneumoconiosis cases reported annually from 2006 to 2017. The information of the cases mainly includes case distributions, clinical types and stages, enterprise types and scales, as well as diagnosis age and exposure duration. A total of 9243 pneumoconiosis cases were reported between 2006 and 2017, among which silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis accounted for the vast majority (87.5%). The incidence of pneumoconiosis was relatively higher in Wuxi, Yancheng, Suzhou and Xuzhou, compared to the other district. Most pneumoconiosis cases occurred in the state-owned (58.4%) and collective enterprises (23.8%). Most cases worked in industries related to geology and coal production. The median exposure duration and diagnosis age of the total pneumoconiosis cases was 13.2 and 61.0 years, respectively. Therefore, more measurements are needed to control pneumoconiosis in the Jiangsu Province.
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- Lei Han
- Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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- Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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Peng Y, Li X, Cai S, Chen Y, Dai W, Liu W, Zhou Z, Duan J, Chen P. Prevalence and characteristics of COPD among pneumoconiosis patients at an occupational disease prevention institute: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pulm Med 2018; 18:22. [PMID: 29378587 PMCID: PMC5789671 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-018-0581-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Pneumoconiosis may play an important role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the complication of COPD may impose a heavy burden of illness. Methods The study was conducted in Hunan Province in China from December 1, 2015, to December 1, 2016. Consecutive underground male pneumoconiosis patients employed for at least 1 year were recruited from the Hunan Occupational Disease Prevention Institute. Patient information, respiratory symptoms and clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The diagnosis of COPD were assessed using the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the clinical and demographic risk factors of COPD among pneumoconiosis patients. Results The prevalence of COPD in our sample of pneumoconiosis patients was 18.65% (119/638). In pneumoconiosis patients with and without smoking history, the prevalence of COPD was 19.32 and 16.77%. Compared with non-COPD patients, those with COPD are older in age, have longer exposure time, have lower body mass index (BMI), have a higher smoking index and have worse pulmonary function (all p < 0.05). For the five respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum, wheeze, dyspnea, and chest tightness), only the presence of wheeze and the severity scores for wheeze or dyspnea showed significant differences between the COPD and non-COPD groups (p < 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that advanced pneumoconiosis category, older age and the presence of wheeze symptoms were significant risk factors for the development of COPD among pneumoconiosis patients. Conclusion Pneumoconiosis patients are at a high risk of COPD, and pneumoconiosis patients with COPD may suffer more severe respiratory symptoms, such as wheeze and dyspnea, than patients without COPD. Advanced pneumoconiosis category, older age and the presence of wheeze symptoms are associated with an increased risk of COPD in pneumoconiosis. We proposed that a routine assessment of lung function is necessary for timely and adequate clinical management.
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- Yating Peng
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Hunan Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 410011, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Hunan Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 410011, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 410011, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China. .,Research Unit of Respiratory Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China. .,Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China.
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