ABSTRACT
Objective This paper studies the features of pneumoconiosis cases occurred in Wuxi from 2006 to 2019 in order to provide solid evidence for the future counter measurements to prevent and control pneumoconiosis. Methods According to the data collected from the Information System of Occupational Disease and Occupational Health, there were 2 386 cases of pneumoconiosis reported in Wuxi from 2006 to 2019, and this paper had an epidemiological study analyzing the ages, length of work and other relevant factors of the reported cases. Results Among the 2 386 cases from 2006 to 2019, there were 1 552 cases of silicosis (65.05%); followed by 409 cases of electric welders’ pneumoconiosis (17.14%); the number of coal-worker’s pneumoconiosis was the least, only 192 cases were reported (8.05%). The average years of exposure to dust was 15.92±8.06 years, the year of onset mainly distributed in 10 to 19 years (42.33%), followed by 20 to 29 years (26.15%). The incidence and severity was related to the years of dust exposure (P<0.05). The majority of the interval between the years of the first diagnosis and progressed cases of pneumoconiosis was less than 10 years (123 cases and 49.00%), followed by 10 to 19 years (99 cases and 39.44%). Conclusion The majority ofpneumoconiosis cases in Wuxi is silicosis, which requires interested parties to strengthen occupational health management.