Lean body mass is positively associated with lung function at age 15

G. P. Peralta (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Determinants of childhood asthma and atopy
Session: Determinants of childhood asthma and atopy
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 501
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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