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December 6, 2025NEW SOLUTIONS A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health PolicyOpen Access

Uncovering the Factors Behind Rising Pneumoconiosis Rates: Central Appalachian Underground Coal Miners as a Case Study

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YCYi‐Hsuan Chen

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Review highlights rising pneumoconiosis rates in central Appalachian coal miners due to silica exposure and poor health monitoring.

Key Points

  • Pneumoconiosis rates are rising due to increased silica exposure from mining practices and poor health monitoring.
  • Geologic conditions and technological changes in coal mining are key factors contributing to these rising rates.
  • Health screening program participation is low, disrupting disease detection and protective efforts among miners.
  • Economic trends have shaped workforce productivity and exposure risks for underground coal miners in Appalachia.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cefb3f947a0a125a327https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251400417
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