Genetic and environmental contributions to hay fever among young adult twins

S. F. Thomsen, C. S. Ulrik, K. O. Kyvik, J. V. Hjelmborg, L. R. Skadhauge, I. E. Steffensen, V. Backer (Copenhagen, Odense, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - New insights in the epidemiology of asthma and allergy
Session: New insights in the epidemiology of asthma and allergy
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1780
Disease area: Airway diseases

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