Ohio Reports Outbreak of 'White Lung Syndrome

Ohio has become the first state to report an outbreak of 'white lung syndrome,' a respiratory illness that primarily affects individuals who work in industries with high levels of dust or particulate matter. The syndrome, also known as silicosis, is caused by inhaling silica dust particles, which can lead to scarring of the lungs and difficulty breathing. Health officials in Ohio are urging employers to take precautions to protect their workers from exposure to silica dust in order to prevent further cases of this potentially deadly disease.