This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Lung disease seen in Coal and Rock mine rs? 
Select and explain. 
A. Anthracosis, B. Byssinosis, C. Bagassosis, D. Silicosis
A: Anthracosis
Answer: A: Anthracosis 
Explanation: -Anthracosis is occupational disease seen in coal miners. -studies indicate that there are two general phases in coal miners pneumoconiosis; simple pneumoconiosis is associated with ventilatory impairment. second phase is characterized by progressive massive fibrosis that cause severe respiratory disability and premature death. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:806 <\p>