Pulmonary function of schoolchildren in urban versus rural environments

M. B. Anthracopoulos, A. Sakalidou, K. Triantou, M. Triga, A. Sagriotis, K. N. Priftis (Patras, Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Emerging patterns and evidence in childhood respiratory disease
Session: Emerging patterns and evidence in childhood respiratory disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2414
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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