Silicosis prevalence and related issues in India: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Silicosis remains a major occupational health challenge in India. This review systematically examines the prevalence, risk factors, regional differences, and diagnostic tools specific to India's high-risk industries. Additionally, it assesses policy gaps and offers insights from diverse clinical and qualitative studies, aiming to inform targeted public health interventions and support the development of effective occupational health policies.

Methods

For this review, data were extracted for each study, including author, location, design, study aims, sample size and characteristics, participant age, duration of silica exposure, diagnostic criteria, and primary outcomes. As an add-on analysis included, a random-effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled p

SUBMITTER: Khetan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776177 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature