Figure 2-199. Number of cases of respiratory conditions due to toxic agents in private industry, 1972-2001.During 1972-2001, the number of BLS-estimated cases of occupational respiratory conditions due to toxic agents ranged from a low of approximately 7,900 cases in 1983 to a high of 25,300 cases in 1994. BLS reported 14,500 cases in 2001.
(Source: BLS [2002].)
