The association between symptoms and exposure is stronger in dropouts than in non-dropouts among employees in Norwegian smelters. A five year follow-up study

V. Søyseth, H. L. Johnsen, J. Kongerud (Lørenskog, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Chemical exposures and respiratory effects
Session: Chemical exposures and respiratory effects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1478
Disease area: Airway diseases

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