Does body mass index really contribute to asthma?

A. Iseni, E. Vlaski, K. Stavric, L. Seckova, M. Kimovska, I. Kirovski (Kumanovo, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Veles, Berovo, Pehcevo, Delcevo, Fyrom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Risk factors for childhood asthma: cohort studies
Session: Risk factors for childhood asthma: cohort studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2272
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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