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Black lung disease is associated with

A. Farmers

B. Coal miners

C. Textile industry workers

D. Sweepers

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), also known as black lung disease or black lung, is caused by long-term exposure to coal dust. It is common in coal miners and others who work with coal. It is similar to both silicosis from inhaling silica dust and asbestos dust.

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