BARROS, Cintia Gouveia.; NAVARRO, Rômulo Feitosa.; DANTAS, Deborah Rose Galvão.
Resumen:
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.