Study Finds One in Five IPF Deaths Possibly Linked to Job-Related Hazards, Urges Enhanced Workplace Safety Measures
WASHINGTON — New research indicates that occupational hazards may be a significant factor in the deaths of those suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with about one in five fatalities potentially linked to workplace environments. This study, spearheaded by Jacek M. Mazurek, M.D., of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, delves into the impact of industry-related exposures on IPF mortality rates across various sectors. According to data analyzed from multiple cause-of-death records spanning …