The increase in cases of silicosis has raised alarms in Spain, with 96 new diagnoses including several workers exposed to construction materials containing crystalline silica. Silicosis is a serious lung condition caused by prolonged inhalation of silica dust, which has been on the rise in countries like Australia, the United States, and now in Spain as well. In the month of June, the number of registered cases reached 355. In the peninsula, artificial stone countertops have been identified as a possible cause due to their high silica content.