COPD prevalence in a random population survey: a matter of definition

Shirtcliffe P., Weatherall M., Marsh S., Travers J., Hansell A., McNaughton A., Aldington S., Muellerova H., Beasley R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 232-239
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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