Status: Improving
Most Recent Data:
1,564
pneumoconiosis deaths
(2022)
Target:
1,300
deaths
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
1,625
pneumoconiosis deaths among persons aged 15 years and over occurred in 2018
Reduce pneumoconiosis deaths
Summary
Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by breathing in mineral dusts, like asbestos, coal mine dust, or silica. People who work in certain mining, construction, and manufacturing jobs are at higher risk for pneumoconiosis. Strategies to reduce exposure to mineral dust at work are critical for reducing deaths from pneumoconiosis.
Topics: Workplace, Respiratory Disease, Workforce
Workgroup: Occupational Safety and Health Workgroup
