The analysis of prevalence of pneumoconiosis and assistance guarantee of the migrant workers of the district in Chongqing from 2006 to 2017

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of pneumoconiosis and assistance guarantee of the migrant workers of the district in Chongqing from 2006 to 2017, so as to provide scientific basis for prevention and control of pneumoconiosis of the migrant workers. Methods: The database of new pneumoconiosis cases of the migrant workers and assistance guarantee of the district in Chongqing from 2006 to 2017 were subjected to systematic arrangement. SPSS 18.0 was adopted for statistical description and analysis. Results: From 2006 to 2017 a total of 2188 new cases of pneumoconiosis were diagnosed, including I (917, 41.91%) , II (1003, 45.84%) , III (268, 12.25%) . Most of new cases of pneumoconiosis were silicosis. The median length of seniority was 6 years. The mean diagnostic age was 44.25. Significant difference was found in diagnosis age between different stages (F=3.161, P=0.043) . 98.77% of migrant workers had no units. There were 5.07% of migrant workers who took out industrial injury insurance, 14.58% receiving civil aid, 31.12% receiving aid from poverty alleviation, and 93.46% participating medical insurance. Conclusion: The prevalence of pneumoconiosis of the migrant workers of the district in Chongqing was serious. The prevention and control of pneumoconiosis should be enhanced to reduce the harm of pneumoconiosis of the migrant workers in Chongqing.