Biomass exposure and its association with respiratory functions in rural area

U. Tutar, A. Mirici, M. Meral, M. Gorguner (Artvin, Erzurum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Organic dusts - warfare and disasters
Session: Organic dusts - warfare and disasters
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3821
Disease area: Airway diseases

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