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Silicosis and silicotuberculosis of quarriers in the region of Popina and Dublje
Milutin Stojadinović
; Antituberculotic dispensary Vrnjačka Banja
Sažetak
The authors discuss the: problem of silicosis and silicotuberculosis in the stonecutters of the villages of Popina and Dublje, district of Trstenik, People's Republic of Serbia. They also put forward various geomorphological and mineralogical data indicating that in this country there are large areas where, in view of rapid industrialization, an increase of the silicosis and silicotuberculosis sickness rate can be expected in the near future. They also analysed data on socio-economic conditions and other environmental factors at Popina and Dublje. The methods of work of the stonecutters are described in detail. Among health problems first to be discussed are those of the tuberculin index and of the fluorography of the local population. Sickness rate of silicosis and silicotuberculosis in stonecutters and their family members is dealt with, especially the problem of the silicosis in children. The following clinical features are described - characteristic radiographic changes, clinical pictures, complications and the treatment of silicosis and silicotuberculosis. The last chapter of the paper contains a short presentation of the legal situation with regard to silicosis and silicotuberculosis control and discusses the laws and regulations in force at present in this country.
Ključne riječi
Hrčak ID:
187558
URI
Datum izdavanja:
12.6.1952.
Posjeta: 785 *