Public spirometry for primary prevention of smoking-related diseases?

C. Wich, S. Zirlik, M. Frieser, K. Hildner, M. Neurath, F. Fuchs (Erlangen, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Anti-smoking interventions: prevention and treatment
Session: Anti-smoking interventions: prevention and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4217
Disease area: Airway diseases

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