High prevalence rates of asthma-related symptoms in the Mediterranean island of Malta similar to English speaking countries

M. V. Balzan, J. J. Bonnici (Guardamangia, Malta)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma prevalence in different parts of the world
Session: Asthma prevalence in different parts of the world
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1988
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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