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Silicosis pulmonary dysfunction and respiratory symptoms in South African gold miners

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of silicosis and the occupation of gold mining on respiratory symptoms, lung function and tuberculosis in a working population of black, migrant, South African gold miners. No previous study has examined a working population of these men.

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Main Author: Cowie, Robert Lawrence
Other Authors: Brink, Brian
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Medicine 2014
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of silicosis and the occupation of gold mining on respiratory symptoms, lung function and tuberculosis in a working population of black, migrant, South African gold miners. No previous study has examined a working population of these men.