Tobacco use and knowledge of its health consequences among healthcare workers in Enugu, Nigeria

N. Nwosu (Enugu, Nigeria), K. Ukwaja (Enugu, Nigeria), P. Nlewedim (Enugu, Nigeria), V. Uduma (Enugu, Nigeria), C. Onyedum (Enugu, Nigeria), C. Chukwuka (Enugu, Nigeria)

Source: International Congress 2019 – From the epidemiology of tobacco/electronic nicotine delivery system use to control and prevention of tobacco use
Disease area: Airway diseases

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