Mental Health of pneumoconiosis patients in China: a meta-analysis

Pneumoconiosis is a systemic disease involving pulmonary interstitial fibrosis caused by long-term inhalation and retention of dust, generally as a result of occupational exposure. It has become one of the most serious occupational diseases, ranking as the highest with respect to incidence in China [1]. According to data from the Ministry of Health, nearly 700,000 cases of pneumoconiosis were reported prior to the end of 2010, resulting in nearly 150,000 deaths; this represents a high case fatality rate of 22.04% [2]. Given the long incubation, slow progression, irreversible deterioration of health, and complex complications that are associated with the disease, treatment of pneumoconiosis is generally focused on slowing the progression of the disease and prolonging survival time. Due to the lack of Abstract