Why do women use tobacco? A cross sectional survey from a developing country

M. Irfan, N. Riaz, Z. Sirang, A. S. Haque, J. A. Khan, S. Shaikh (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Women and tobacco
Session: Women and tobacco
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3058
Disease area: Airway diseases

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