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Global lung health: the colliding epidemics of tuberculosis, tobacco smoking, HIV and COPD
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van Zyl Smit R. N., Pai M., Yew W. W., Leung C. C., Zumla A., Bateman E. D., Dheda K.
Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 27-33		Full textPDF-fileAbstract

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Tuberculosis (TB), smoking, HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are burgeoning epidemics in developing countries. The link between TB and HIV is well established. Less well recognised is the strong relationship between tobacco smoking and the development and natural history of TB. These associations are of considerable relevance to public health and disease outcomes in individuals with TB. Moreover, tobacco smoking, a modifiable risk factor, is associated with poorer outcomes in... [View all]
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