Risk factors for silicotuberculosis among miners: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Miners exposed to silica dust are susceptible to silicotuberculosis (STB) outcome - the development of tuberculosis (TB) in miners with silicosis. STB is an important occupational and public health issue in the twenty-first century. This scoping review aimed to map the risk factors associated with STB.

Methods

A literature search was carried out to identify the available international literature on STB risk factors from four databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and COCHRANE LIBRARY. Various grey literature sources such as Google Scholar, Science.gov, and WHO Global Index Medicus were also searched. The main study outcome is STB; the selection criteria also included studies assessing TB and silicosis as comorbidities leading to STB.

Results

The final review i

SUBMITTER: Saliba MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11756151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature