International variation in the prevalence of asthma in children: the role of atopic sensitisation and economic development

S. K. Weiland, G. Weinmayr, P. Rzehak, G. Büchele, B. Björkstén, L. García-Marcos, B. Brunekreef, W. O. C. Cookson, E. von Mutius, D. P. Strachan, ISAAC Phase II Study Group (Germany; Sweden; Spain; Netherlands; United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Childhood asthma in Europe - is it still increasing and what are the causes?
Session: Childhood asthma in Europe - is it still increasing and what are the causes?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4827
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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