Byssinosis disease is common in the workers of

Byssinosis disease is common in the workers of

[amp_mcq option1=”rubber industry” option2=”ceramic industry” option3=”textile industry” option4=”iron and steel industry” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
The correct answer is C) textile industry.
Byssinosis, also known as “brown lung disease,” is an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling cotton, flax, or hemp dust. It is commonly found among workers in the textile industry, particularly those involved in the initial processing of cotton fibers.
Workers in the rubber industry may face risks from chemicals or latex. Ceramic industry workers may be exposed to silica dust (silicosis). Iron and steel industry workers may be exposed to metal fumes, dusts, and heat. Byssinosis is specifically linked to textile dust exposure.