Acute respiratory effects among sisal workers in Tanzania

A. Kayumba, M. Bråtveit, Y. Mashalla, B. E. Moen (Bergen, Norway; Dar Es Salaam, Dr Es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - From environmental tobacco smoke and wood smoke at home to herbal tea at work
Session: From environmental tobacco smoke and wood smoke at home to herbal tea at work
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3719
Disease area: Airway diseases

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