Use of GIS technology to analyse the health effect of long-term exposure to air pollution in an Italian general population sample

S. Maio, S. Baldacci, A. Angino, M. Borbotti, D. Nuvolone, R. Della Maggiore, G. Viegi (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Highlights of epidemiology of COPD and lung function
Session: Highlights of epidemiology of COPD and lung function
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1714
Disease area: Airway diseases

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