Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mortality by Industry and Occupation – United States, 2020–2022

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• Personal Author:
  Mazurek JM ; Syamlal G ; Weissman, David N.
• Description:
  What is already known about this topic? Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease characterized by scarring and worsening lung function, has a poor prognosis. An estimated 21% of IPF deaths might be attributable to occupational exposures. What is added by this report? This exploratory analysis of 2020-2022 multiple cause-of-death data identified 67,843 IPF deaths among U.S. workers. By industry, IPF mortality was most significantly elevated among males employed in utilities and among females employed in public administration. By occupation, IPF mortality was most significantly elevated among male community and social services workers and among female farming, fishing, and forestry workers. What are the implications for public health practice? Estimates of elevated IPF mortality among workers in some industries and occupations warrant confirmation and continued surveillance to identify occupational exposures that could be targeted to prevent or reduce IPF mortality. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Epidemiology Fibrosis Lung Lung Diseases Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety
• Keywords:
  Lung Disease Mortality Studies Occupational Exposure Occupations Pulmonary Disorders
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  0149-2195 (print) ; 1545-861X (digital)
• Publisher:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (U.S.)
• Document Type:
  Tables
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Philadelphia Region [OSHA] ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  109-115
• Volume:
  74
• Issue:
  7
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20070593
• Citation:
  MMWR 2025 Mar; 74(7):109-115
• Email:
  acq8@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2025
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/183136/cdc_183136_DS1.pdf
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