What is the evidence that ethnic differences in the prevalence of respiratory disease are explained by differences in genetic make-up?

H. Marike Boezen (Groningen, Netherlands)

Source: International Congress 2015 – Respiratory disease in minority groups
Session: Respiratory disease in minority groups
Session type: Symposium
Number: 4732

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