Different indices of obesity and risk of asthma in neversmoking adults

P. Lange, J. Parner, C. Ulrik, J. Vestbo (Hvidovre, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Risk factors for asthma
Session: Risk factors for asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 243
Disease area: Airway diseases

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