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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2022, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 310-314.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20210664

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Systematic tuberculosis prevention and control strategy in miners should be urgently implemented

CHENG Jun, ZHAO Yan-lin()   

  1. National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
  • Received:2021-11-23 Online:2022-04-10 Published:2022-04-06
  • Contact: ZHAO Yan-lin E-mail:zhaoyl@chinacdc.cn
  • Supported by:
    Merieux Foundation TB Project Round 3

Abstract:

Silica-exposed workers and pneumoconiosis patients are at high risk of developing tuberculosis (TB). There is a huge population in mining industry in China, however, no specific TB prevention and control measurements for them. Authors review both TB epidemic and the current domestic and international strategies of TB prevention and control in miners and pneumoconiosis patients, and suggest that cooperation between TB prevention and control system, and occupational disease prevention and control system should be established. The relevant investigations and researches should be carried out to implement all TB prevention and control measurements in miners.

Key words: Tuberculosis, Occupational Health, Mining, Pneumoconiosis, Sanitation

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