Epidemiological studies on the effects of residential wood burning and health in North America

M. Brauer (Vancouver, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2014 – A global threat: biomass burning and respiratory health
Session: A global threat: biomass burning and respiratory health
Session type: Symposium
Number: 1670

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