Comparison of prevalence of COPD in tobacco users in two regions: Region with high, and region with low level of air pollution

G. Andonovski, Z. Stojanovski, J. Minov, S. Andjelkovic (Skopje, Kumanovo, Fyrom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - COPD: diagnosis
Session: COPD: diagnosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4031
Disease area: Airway diseases

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