Increased prevalence of renal disease in silica-exposed workers.
We report an increased prevalence of renal disease, particularly glomerulonephritis, in Upper Weardale, UK. Silica exposure during fluorspar mining and processing is a likely cause.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002124:Calcium Fluoride / Q000009:adverse effects; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002908:Chronic Disease; D019992:Databases as Topic; D005260:Female; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008906:Mining; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D015995:Prevalence; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006113:United Kingdom
D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D002124:Calcium Fluoride