Effects of atmospheric sulphur dioxide and particulate matter concentrations on emergency room admissions due to asthma in Ankara, Turkey

B. M. Berktas, A. Bircan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Exposure to chemicals
Session: Exposure to chemicals
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 866
Disease area: Airway diseases

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