Epidemiological Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Diagnosed Silicosis Patients Admitted at TB & Chest Hospital, Badi, R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

This cross-sectional analysis examines the epidemiological profile and clinical characteristics of diagnosed silicosis patients admitted at TB & Chest Hospital, Badi, affiliated with R. N. T. Medical College in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The study analyzes a total of 63 cases, investigating the distribution of cases by age, occupation, history of tuberculosis (TB), smoking history, symptoms, duration of illness, and type of cases. The findings provide valuable insights into the demographic and clinical aspects of silicosis in the region, facilitating a better understanding of this occupational lung disease and informing preventive and management strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]