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Key findings

• This study observed a decreasing global burden of silicosis. However, the trends differed across countries and regions. In addition, the silicosis age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rate (ASDR) were higher in males.

What is known and what is new?

• Previous studies have reported various health metrics of silicosis in different countries and regions worldwide.

• This cross-sectional study provides the most up-to-date estimates of the incidence, number of deaths, and DALYs resulting from silicosis and their temporal trends based on data from 204 countries and regions, with significant differences by sex, region, country, age, and sociodemographic index. In addition, the global ASIR, age-standardized mortality rate, and ASDR of silicosis were projected for the next 30 years.

What is the implication, and what should change now?

• Silicosis continues to pose a public health issue, and it is essential to enhance health interventions in certain regions to reduce the damage inflicted by this condition.

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