Coal's Deadly Dust - A Resurgence in Black Lung Disease

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10, 11, 12

Overview

Learn how the recent resurgence of progressive massive fibrosis, the most severe form of “black lung” disease, in miners across Appalachia has been linked to the failure of coal-mine regulations to limit silica dust levels in these excerpts from Coal’s Deadly Dust | FRONTLINE, in partnership with NPR.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.8.3

Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal and community health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

HE19.WH.1.1

Research the history of disease in the world.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

HE19.WH.2.1

Examine the health challenges facing the world today.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

HE19.WH.5.2

Examine barriers that hinder decision-making skills related to world health issues.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

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Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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