Surveillance of lung function in workers exposed to cobalt compounds

V. Verougstraete, A. Mallants, J. P. Buchet, D. Lison, B. Swennen (Brussels, Olen, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Fibres, minerals, metals
Session: Fibres, minerals, metals
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1203
Disease area: Airway diseases

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