Global, regional, and national disease burden of pneumoconiosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tracheal-bronchus-and-lung cancer, and asthma attributable to occupational risks, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the global burden of diseas

These findings highlight the need for strengthened occupational health regulations, targeted interventions in high-risk regions, and policies addressing population dynamics to mitigate the impact of workplace exposure on respiratory health.