尘肺病侵入“90后”:被粉尘窒息的青春 New Season – Hosted by 财新
石材加工业“低门槛高收入”却藏着巨大风险,行业不规范以及从业者对尘肺病“系统性无知”酿悲剧
"Silicosis Invades the 'Post-90s' Generation: The Stifled Youth Suffocated by Dust"
From August 6th to August 18th, the CaiXin app is launching a new season that delves into the pressing issue of silicosis impacting China's young workers. This eye-opening feature sheds light on the heartbreaking stories of "post-90s" generation workers who, out of economic necessity, entered high-risk industries at a young age and now face the devastating consequences.
The series spotlights the experiences of workers like Xu Jie, born in 1994, who began cutting artificial marble tabletops at just 19 years old. Drawn to the low barriers to entry and relatively high wages, Xu and many of his peers unwittingly traded their health and futures for short-term financial gain. Tragically, more than half of the interviewed silicosis patients had not even completed middle school before joining the labor force.
Through poignant firsthand accounts and thorough reporting, this new CaiXin season chronicles the human toll of China's relentless pursuit of economic growth. Readers will be deeply moved by the stories of young lives cut short and the systemic failures that allowed this public health crisis to unfold. Don't miss this gripping exploration of the silicosis epidemic sweeping through the "post-90s" generation.
The new season starts August 6, 2024 — ends August 18, 2024.