Environment versus genes: differences in prevalence of allergic sensibilization in young Danish adults and young inuits residing in Denmark or Greenland

C. Porsbjerg, M. L. v. Linstow, S. C. Nepper Christensen, P. Reesrsted, V. Backer (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Genetic and environmental predisposing factors for asthma and atopy
Session: Genetic and environmental predisposing factors for asthma and atopy
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2541
Disease area: Airway diseases

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