Mortality Among Individuals Diagnosed With Chronic Beryllium Disease and Beryllium Sensitization.

Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the cause of death among individuals diagnosed with chronic beryllium disease (CBD) or beryllium sensitization (BeS).

Methods: Vital status, cause of death, and standardized mortality ratios for the underlying cause of death were determined for a cohort of 354 individuals with CBD and 290 individuals with BeS.

Results: Among 216 deceased individuals, 153 had CBD and 63 had BeS.

Evaluation of Silicosis, Asthma, and COPD Among Sand and Gravel and Stone Surface Mine Workers.

Objective: Despite the large number of workers in surface sand and gravel mines, there are no previous studies on a cohort of these workers.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of Michigan surface mine workers included a questionnaire and for those who worked ≥15 years spirometry and chest x-ray.

Results: Questionnaires were completed by 1207 miners, 111 had an X-ray and 70 had spirometry.