Burden of silicosis based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021: trend analysis of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years, and projections for the next 30 years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Silicosis, an occupational disease caused by chronic silica exposure, has a high global burden and limited treatment options. This study analyzed the epidemiological trends and future projections of silicosis based on data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD), aiming to provide data support for public health interventions.

Methods

We extracted and analyzed the data on the incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of silicosis, as well as the age-standardized rate (ASR) of silicosis from the GBD Study 2021. Using these data, we describe the trends in five dimensions: global, regional, national, age, and sex. We used Joinpoint regression software (V.5.2.0) to calculate the average annual percent changes (AAPCs) in the ASRs from 1990 to 2021

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature