End of domestic asbestos exposure epidemic in Metsovo; N.W. Greece

A. Gogali, E. Ntzani, S. Peristeri, L. Tzarouchi, C. Manda-Stachouli, T. Vadivoulis, G. Dascalopoulos, K. Tsampoulas, S. Constantopoulos, Y. Dalavanga (Ioannina, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Abestosis, silicosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Session: Abestosis, silicosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4017

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