More than 50% of patients visit a general practitioner (GP), general physician (Gen P) or a pediatrician (P) in India for respiratory symptoms: Results of a one-day point-prevalence study in 2,04,912 patients across 22 states and 5 union territories in India

K. Apte, M. Barne, S. Madas, J. Gogtay, S. Chhowala, N. Mahajan, S. Salvi (Pune, Mumbai, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Effectiveness of respiratory disease management in primary care
Session: Effectiveness of respiratory disease management in primary care
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4343
Disease area: Airway diseases

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