Dust exposure and respiratory symptoms; cross sectional study in Tanzanian coffee factories

G. Sakwari, M. Bråtveit, B. E. Moen (Bergen, Norway; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Work-related respiratory diseases and specific exposures
Session: Work-related respiratory diseases and specific exposures
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4185
Disease area: Airway diseases

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