Occupational respiratory diseases in Turkey

Abstract

Occupational respiratory diseases , particularly pneumoconiosis are frequently occurring not only in Turkey, but all around the world. Pneumoconiosis is well known for its incurable nature causing lifetime health damage. Prevalence of pneumoconiosis have been increasing over the years in Turkey in certain work settings, despite the preventive actions, and its showing that there is still a long way for Turkey to win against pneumoconiosis and its consequences.