Explanation
Persons working in the cement industry and limestone quarries are more prone to developing silicosis.
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust, which is released during activities such as mining, quarrying, and processing of materials like limestone. Prolonged exposure to high levels of silica dust can lead to the scarring of lung tissue, causing difficulty in breathing and increasing the risk of respiratory infections. While cancer, asthma, and fluorosis may also be associated with certain occupational exposures, silicosis is specifically linked to the inhalation of silica dust in industries like cement and quarrying.
