Abstract

CORONEL-TEIXEIRA, Rosarito  and  PEREZ-BEJARANO, Domingo. Silicosis in Paraguay: the threat is not gone. Mem. Inst. Investig. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.21, n.1, e21142301.  Epub Apr 14, 2023. ISSN 1812-9528.  https://doi.org/10.18004/mem.iics/1812-9528/2023.e21142301.

Occupational diseases remain an unresolved issue in the national medical literature. The most common form of pneumoconiosis is silicosis, which is brought on by inhaling crystalline silica and depending on the susceptibility of the person, the extent of their exposure, and the concentration of the mineral in the air, silicosis can result in different clinical forms. The most prevalent type, chronic silicosis, is linked to a variety of jobs, including well digging and quarry work. In recent times, other trades have been reported that can cause more accelerated forms of the disease in shorter exposure times, worsening worrying outbreaks in working-age adults. With the intention of assessing various elements and highlighting certain clinical and regional demographic aspects, we performed a narrative review of observational studies conducted in Paraguay.

Keywords : silicosis; Paraguay; silica dust; occupational diseases.

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