"The incidence rate for silicosis claims in the adult population increased from 0.12 per 100,000 in 1991–1998 to 2.38 per 100,000 in 2015–2022," Dr. Hoy said.

Monash researcher Dr Ryan Hoy said the figures confirmed the silicosis outbreak’s “alarming scale”, and were partially driven by a rise in dangerous work environments. “It reflects an ...

The Sunday Herald Sun can reveal more than 500 Victorians workers have now been diagnosed with the incurable lung disease silicosis, with an “alarming” spike recorded just recently.