Prevalência de silicose em trabalhadores de pedreiras na Zona Urbana I de Pedra Lavrada, PB nos últimos cinco anos - Prevalência de silicose em trabalhadores de pedreiras de Pedra Lavrada, PB nos últimos cinco anos.

Abstract

The silicosis is considered the oldest occupational disease and the leading cause of disability from respiratory diseases related to work. Has developed this study to raise statistical data on silicosis in the city of Pedra Lavrada, PB, especially in periferic area of the city. This city was chosen by the importance of the quarries to its economy, and such activity directly linked to the development of disease in miners. The study was based on data collection episodes from the Municipal Department of Health Regarding the epidemiological profile, the patient is 45 years of age and average working time in quarries for 36 years and known carrier of silicosis for 4 years. Despite the known risks, the silica exposure remains high, even in developed countries, therefore we need a policy of prevention more effective.