The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is providing free health screenings to coal miners in 16 West Virginia counties to provide early detection of pneumoconiosis.
Pneumoconiosis, also know as "black lung," is a serious but preventable lung disease. It is caused by inhaling coal dust. There are few early symptoms of the disease, but as it progresses, it can cause lung scarring and shortness of breath. Some people who develop serious cases of black lung become disabled or die.
The disease is not curable but it is preventable.
Under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977, all working underground coal miners are eligible for free chest x-ray screenings.
Pneumoconiosis, also know as "black lung," is a serious but preventable lung disease. It is caused by inhaling coal dust. There are few early symptoms of the disease, but as it progresses, it can cause lung scarring and shortness of breath. Some people who develop serious cases of black lung become disabled or die.
The disease is not curable but it is preventable.
Under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977, all working underground coal miners are eligible for free chest x-ray screenings.
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