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What is Minimum duration of exposure required to develop coal miner's pneumoconiosis is: and explain in detail?
Coal miner's pneumoconiosis or anthracosis is caused by exposure to coal dust. Exposure of around 12 years may be required before symptomatic disease develops. Ref: Park 21st edition page: 747.