Early menarche is associated with increased risk of asthma: Prospective population-study of twins

S. Lieberoth, E. Gade, K. O. Kyvik, V. Backer, S. F. Thomsen (Copenhagen, Odense, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Asthma and lung development: from genes to environment
Session: Asthma and lung development: from genes to environment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3501
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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