Effects of silica dust and cigarette smoking on the pulmonary functions of the Ghanaian gold miner

F. Y. Bio, S. Sadhra, C. Jackson, T. Sorahan, P. S. Burge (Kumasi, Ghana; Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Fibers and dusts
Session: Fibers and dusts
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 830
Disease area: Airway diseases

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