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General Knowledge · Q720

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 720

Q720

Black lung disease is associated with

A.
Farmers
B.
Coal miners
Answer
C.
Textile industry workers
D.
Sweepers

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), also known as black lung disease or black lung, is caused by long-term exposure to coal dust. It is common in coal miners and others who work with coal. It is similar to both silicosis from inhaling silica dust and asbestos dust.