Silicosis: Most frequently recorded occupations on death certificate, U.S. residents age 15 and over, selected states and years, 1990-1999

COC - Census Occupation Code    n.e.c. - not elsewhere classified

Note:

The comparable number of silicosis deaths in the entire United States for this same time period was 2,407.

Percentages may not total to 100% due to rounding.

See Appendix for information about data sources, methods, ICD codes, occupation codes, and limitations.

Source:

Mortality multiple cause-of-death data from National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System.

Citation:

NIOSH 2008. Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance System (eWoRLD). 2008-177 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/177> April 19, 2024.

Reference Number: 2008-177

Date Posted: June 2008