Comparison of smoking habits among students from medical and non medical universities across Pakistan

Saima Akhter (Karachi, Pakistan), Saima Akhter, Usman Ali, Sajeer Bhura, Nadeem Rizvi, Mustufa Khursheed

Source: International Congress 2015 – Specific populations of smokers (women, adolescents and young adults)
Session: Specific populations of smokers (women, adolescents and young adults)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1188
Disease area: Airway diseases

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