Benign asbestos related lung diseases and relevant factors in rural area

S. Metintas, M. Metintas, I. Ucgun, H. Yildirim, F. Alatas, S. Erginel, E. Harmanci (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Epidemiology: miscellaneous including cancer
Session: Epidemiology: miscellaneous including cancer
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3694

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