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Record Nr.

UNINA9910701247003321

Titolo

Faces of black lung [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Morgantown, WV] : , : [Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies], , [2008]

Descrizione fisica

1 streaming video file (13 min., 26 sec.) : digital, RM file, sound, color with black and white sequences

Altri autori (Persone)

PetsonkEdward L

TaylorCharles

FikeChester

BaileyCarl L

Soggetti

Coal miners - West Virginia

Coal miners - Health and hygiene

Lungs - Dust diseases

Coal mines and mining - Health aspects

Documentary films.

Internet videos.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Videoregistrazione

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title frame.

"NIOSH, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health"--Opening credit frame.

"2008"--Video home page.

"NIOSH Pub. #2008-131"--Video home page.

Accompanied by transcript in HTML format.

Sommario/riassunto

Provides background to the origin of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Gives data for occurrences and trends of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease. Features commentary by Edward L. Petsonk, senior medical officer, NIOSH, and interviews with two miners affected with severe cases of black lung. Describes screening and health services that NIOSH provides for coal miners.