Lung Disease in Central Appalachia: It's More than Coal Dust that Drives Disparities.

The population living in Central Appalachia is disproportionately impacted by lung disease. This is driven, in part, by occupational hazards and environmental exposures. However, it is more than coal dust that is driving the ongoing disparity of lung disease in the region.

Characterization of Mental Illness Among US Coal Miners.

This cohort study examines the prevalence of and risk factors for mental illness among current and former coal miners in the United States.