Can the association of adult lung function with weight in early life be explained by early life factors?

N. J. Saad, A. Da Silva Couto Alves, C. Minelli, M. R. Jarvelin, P. G. J. Burney (London, United Kingdom; Oulu, Finland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Emerging concepts in respiratory disease
Session: Emerging concepts in respiratory disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4905
Disease area: Airway diseases

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