Silicosis and the limitations of the Global Burden of Disease Study: a critical reflection on modelling estimates in low- and middle-income countries.

Extractive operations are expanding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), resulting in a growing burden of silicosis. Given the need to promote knowledge and awareness of this disease, we are concerned by uncritical use of data reported by the…

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