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May 27, 2026Open Access

Prevalence of Respiratory Disorders and Associated Factors among Coal Mine Workers, Narrative Review

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BAB AthiraSSSUSHMA SAINICKC. Vasantha Kalyani

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Narrative review reveals high prevalence of respiratory disorders in coal miners, indicating need for improved workplace practices.

Key Points

  • The review aims to assess the prevalence of respiratory disorders, particularly coal mine dust lung disease, among coal miners.
  • Narrative synthesis of findings from 12 studies
  • Thematic analysis to synthesize existing research
  • Focus on studies from the USA and South Africa with a total sample of 35,480.
  • Cumulative prevalence of 4.5% for coal workers' pneumoconiosis in USA studies
  • South African study reported a prevalence of 2.59%
  • Strong association found between years of coal dust exposure and respiratory disorders, with smoking also increasing risk.

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Athira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a168b280c924ddd1bd5a0d4https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i2.1237
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