Dust: Silicosis versus Asbestos. Let’s go back again to 1937

March 2, 2023

I have seen a number of postings on Facebook from outside of the United States discussing the rise in silicosis related illnesses in comparison to asbestos. This link is from Australia, https://lungfoundation.com.au/patients-carers/conditions/occupational-lung-disease/silicosis/#:~:text=There%20are%20an%20increasing%20number,of%20exposure%20to%20silica%20dust., and this from the U.K., https://www.hse.gov.uk/lung-disease/silicosis.htm. Clearly, silicosis is a deadly dust related disease that deserves attention. In addition, it is certainly not…
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