Commuting in Los Angeles: lung cancer health risks of roadway, light-rail and subway transit routes

C. Lovett (Los Angeles, United States of America), F. Shirmohammadi (Los Angeles, United States of America), M. Sowlat (Los Angeles, United States of America), C. Sioutas (Los Angeles, United States of America)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Lung cancer: from early diagnosis to modern monitoring strategies
Session: Lung cancer: from early diagnosis to modern monitoring strategies
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1754

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