The influence of early life events on adult lung function: a mechanism to explain the high rates of chronic respiratory disease seen in populations undergoing a demographic transition

G. P. Maguire, P. Morris, C. Tipiloura, B. J. Currie (Darwin, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Markers of obstructive lung disease
Session: Markers of obstructive lung disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3410

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