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  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sculpting is a prevalent occupation in India, yet studies on sculpting-related silicosis are lacking.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap concerning silicosis among Indian sculpting workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess disease awareness among sculpting workers.
  • To evaluate clinical, radiological, and physiological aspects of silicosis in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from 114 silicosis compensation cases in sculpting industries (Jan 2021-Apr 2023).
  • Evaluations included clinical assessment, disease awareness, chest radiography, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and spirometry.

Main Results:

  • 95% of patients lacked personal protective equipment and awareness of preventive measures.
  • Radiography revealed opacities in 73.7% (small) and 22.8% (large), with large opacities correlating with job duration (P=0.019).
  • HRCT was more sensitive than radiography; 82.4% showed abnormal spirometry.

Conclusions:

  • Prevention of silica dust exposure and patient education are paramount, outweighing early detection and treatment.
  • A national health program is recommended to protect sculpting workers' health from silicosis.