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Bad News for Miners: Black Lung Is Back

Cases have doubled in a decade despite regulations

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 9, 2012 10:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Black lung was thought to be on its way out following new mining regulations in 1969—but the disease is resurging and has some health experts using the word "epidemic," according to an NPR/Center for Public Integrity investigation. Its occurrence has doubled over...   Read full story »

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