Effect of urban vehicular traffic pollution on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in schoolchildren

F. Cibella, R. Della Maggiore, G. Cuttitta, S. La Grutta, M. Melis, S. Bucchieri, D. Nuvolone, G. Viegi (Palermo, Florence, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory epidemiology: genetics and modifiable risk factors
Session: Respiratory epidemiology: genetics and modifiable risk factors
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1005
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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