Question

Black lung disease is common in

• A. Farmers
• B. Coal miners
• C. Refinery workers
• D. Workers of petrochemical industry

Answer 1

The correct option is B Coal miners

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis also known as black lung disease is caused by long exposure to coal dust. It is a common in coal miners and others who work with coal. Inhaled coal dust progressively builds up in the lungs and is unable to be removed by the body; this leads to inflammation, fibrosis, and in worse cases, necrosis.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.