The global Lund function initiative (GLI) reference values do not reflect lung function in the Nordic countries

Helena Backman (Lulea, Sweden), Helena Backman, Annette Kainu, Linda Ekerljung, Anne Lindberg, Bo Lundback, Eva Rönmark, Anssi Sovijarvi

Source: International Congress 2015 – Epidemiology of respiratory disease
Session: Epidemiology of respiratory disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5064
Disease area: Airway diseases

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Helena Backman (Lulea, Sweden), Helena Backman, Annette Kainu, Linda Ekerljung, Anne Lindberg, Bo Lundback, Eva Rönmark, Anssi Sovijarvi. The global Lund function initiative (GLI) reference values do not reflect lung function in the Nordic countries. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 5064

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