Increased risk of respiratory symptoms in underground iron ore exminers

U. Hedlund, B. Lundback, B. Jarvholm (Umea, Stockholm, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Smoking and other hazards to the lung
Session: Smoking and other hazards to the lung
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 773
Disease area: Airway diseases

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U. Hedlund, B. Lundback, B. Jarvholm (Umea, Stockholm, Sweden). Increased risk of respiratory symptoms in underground iron ore exminers. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 773

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