Occupational dust diseases of the lungs: Estimated number of cases reported by employers, by industry, U.S. private sector, 1973-2001
- indicates no data reported or data that do not meet BLS publication guidelines.
Note: BLS stopped using the 'dust diseases of the lung' category in 2001. Since 2002, BLS has been aggregating these diseases with other occupational lung diseases in a new 'respiratory conditions' category for its annual surveys. The sum of industries may no
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics annual reports of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Citation:
NIOSH 2008. Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance System (eWoRLD). 2008-737 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Respiratory Health Division, Morgantown, WV. Available at: <https://wwwn.cdc.gov/eWorld/Data/737> April 26, 2024.
Reference Number: 2008-737
Date Posted: June 2008