Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical condition
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
support groups available
awareness organizations active legal assistance for affected workers |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
|
| gptkbp:causedBy |
long-term exposure to coal dust
|
| gptkbp:commonName |
construction workers
coal miners metal workers |
| gptkbp:communityImpact |
impact on local economies
affects families of workers economic burden on healthcare systems |
| gptkbp:diseaseResistance |
gptkb:CT_scan
chest X-ray |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
first identified in coal miners
recognized as a public health issue |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Black Lungs
|
| gptkbp:impact |
lungs
pulmonary rehabilitation oxygen therapy respiratory system clinical trials ongoing investigating gene therapy options medications for symptom relief new therapies being developed |
| gptkbp:legislation |
Mine_Safety_and_Health_Administration_regulations
Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration_standards |
| gptkbp:player_statistics |
affects thousands of workers annually
higher prevalence in older workers increased cases in certain industries |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
educational programs
health campaigns worker safety initiatives |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
asbestosis
pneumoconiosis silicosis |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
preventive measures
long-term health effects effective treatments |
| gptkbp:riskManagement |
smoking
exposure to silica dust |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
regular health check-ups
reducing exposure to harmful dusts wearing protective equipment |
| gptkbp:symptoms |
chest pain
shortness of breath coughing |
| gptkbp:threats |
can be progressive
can lead to heart complications can lead to respiratory failure |