Prenatal exposure to PCBs and dioxins is associated with increased risk of wheeze and infectious diseases in 2-year old children

S. B. Stølevik, U. C. Nygaard, E. Namork, H. E. Kvalem, H. M. Meltzer, J. Alexander, J. H. van Delft, H. van Loveren, M. Løvik, B. Granum (Oslo, Norway; Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Viral respiratory infections in children: causes and consequences
Session: Viral respiratory infections in children: causes and consequences
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1721
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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