Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in male workers exposed to dust, gas and fume

B. S. Choi, J. O. Lee, Y. Lee (Ansan, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Work-related respiratory diseases and specific exposures
Session: Work-related respiratory diseases and specific exposures
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4176
Disease area: Airway diseases

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