Respiratory impairment and COPD hospitalisation in older persons: a competing risk analysis

Vaz Fragoso Carlos A., Concato John, McAvay Gail, Van Ness Peter H., Gill Thomas M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 37-44
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases

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