Occupational exposure to pesticides is associated with excess lung function decline in a general population

K. de Jong, M. Boezen, H. Kromhout, R. Vermeulen, D. Postma, J. Vonk (Groningen, Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –From air pollution during pregnancy to respiratory diseases at work
Session: From air pollution during pregnancy to respiratory diseases at work
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 407
Disease area: Airway diseases

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