What was a frequent health hazard for workers in early textile factories?
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Correct answer: Lung diseases from breathing in cotton dust (lint)
Factories were poorly ventilated and filled with fine particles of cotton. Workers, especially children, often developed chronic respiratory issues such as 'brown lung' from years of exposure.
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