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Reported cases of silicosis as reported by DMRE/ MHSI over period 2012–2017.
| Year | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual medical reports (N) | 708 | 761 | 836 | 902 | 975 |
| Employees covered by AMRs (N) | 590352 | 576716 | Not reported | 541519 | 521358 |
| Silicosis cases (N) | 1420 | 1430 | 1063 | 635 | 652 |
| Proportion gold mines (%) | 78.5 | 81.4 | 78.7 | 85.5 | 77.6 |
| Cases per 1000 employees (N) | 2.405 | 2.479 | - | 1.173 | 1.25 |
