Chair(s): Rafael E. de la Hoz, Ane Johannessen, Howraman Meteran
Session type: Mini symposium
Patrick Howlett
Session content
Silicosis and tuberculosis among small-scale miners
Patrick Howlett
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Asaad Ahmed Nafees
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Mohamed Fareed Jeebhay
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Session aims
to highlight the global burden of occupational lung disease by focusing on silicosis and tuberculosis, occupational asthma, byssinosis and the sequelae of occupational lung disease in Asia and Africa; to describe regional differences and the impact of occupational lung disease in low- and middle-income countries, thereby raising the profile of occupational lung disease in these countries; to provide examples of interventions that mitigate the occupational lung disease risk by showcasing interventional trials of workplace educational interventions for byssinosis and pulmonary rehabilitation in miners with silico-tuberculosis; to promote global collaboration in occupational lung disease research by emphasising the benefits of international partnerships for advancing research and sharing data, especially in under-resourced settings; to provide a positive and constructive environment for early-career researchers to present their work, alongside expert presenters, and contribute to discussions on occupational lung diseases; to provide a platform for global collaboration via networking opportunities.