Changes in the perception and attitude toward tobacco use among elementary students in Texas following an intervention

S. Hesselbacher, S. Surani, A. Khimani, S. Surani (Virginia Beach, Aransas Pass, Houston, Corpus Christi, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Passive smoking, children and students (young adults)
Session: Passive smoking, children and students (young adults)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1081
Disease area: Airway diseases

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