Black Lungs

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:advocacy lobby for better regulations
raise awareness about risks
support affected individuals
gptkbp:affects gptkb:coal
construction workers
factory workers
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:coal_workers'_pneumoconiosis
gptkbp:caused_by long-term exposure to coal dust
gptkbp:community_health in industrial regions
in mining communities
gptkbp:community_impact increased healthcare costs
affects families of affected workers
economic burden on communities
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Oncology
respiratory failure
pulmonary hypertension
gptkbp:condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
gptkbp:diagnosis CT scan
chest X-ray
lung function tests
gptkbp:global_issue affects workers worldwide
not limited to one country
gptkbp:historical_context first described in the 19th century
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced occupational health policies
led to labor reforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Lungs
gptkbp:known_as black lung disease
coal worker's lung disease
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Black_Lung_Benefits_Act
Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations
gptkbp:prevalence higher in certain occupations
gptkbp:prevention reducing exposure to coal dust
gptkbp:public_awareness aim to reduce stigma
aim to educate workers
aim to promote safety measures
gptkbp:research_focus developing effective treatments
improving diagnostic methods
understanding disease progression
gptkbp:risk_factor age
smoking
duration of exposure
gptkbp:symptoms chest pain
shortness of breath
coughing
gptkbp:treatment pulmonary rehabilitation
oxygen therapy
investigating new therapies
exploring gene therapy
studying anti-inflammatory drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wade_Mac_Neil
gptkb:Alexisonfire
gptkb:The_God_Machine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6